Question

During the past 150 years, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have _____.

decreased

increased

remained the same

changed every 20 years

Answer 1

The answer is B. Increased it increases every 150 years.

Answer 2

During the past 150 years, levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have increased.

The increase of carbon dioxide (CO2) levels coincides with the rise in the burning of fossil fuels, like oil and coal. Deforastation is also a reason why the levels have increased.

The presence of CO2 in the atmosphere traps the heat from the sun's radiation, increasing the earth's temperature and leading to climate change known as global warming.