Question

1. carbon dioxide (co2) is a greenhouse gase. these gases hold heat energy in the atmosphere, which raises the overall temperature of the earth. this helps maintain the earths biosphere, but also has led to environmental concerns. the more co2 in the atmosphere, the higher the earths average temperature will be. what is another way in which human activity is increasing the amount of atmospheric co2, and what are potential global effects of these changes in co2 levels?

Explanation:

Human activities like burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas for energy in industries, transportation, and power generation) and deforestation (trees absorb CO2, cutting them reduces this absorption) increase CO2. Potential global effects include rising sea - levels (melting glaciers and ice sheets due to warming), more extreme weather events (like stronger hurricanes as warmer oceans fuel them), disruption of ecosystems (species may not adapt to rapid temperature changes), and ocean acidification (CO2 dissolves in seawater forming carbonic acid).

Answer:

Human activities such as burning fossil fuels (e.g., in cars, power plants) and deforestation increase atmospheric CO2. Potential global effects: rising sea - levels, more extreme weather, ecosystem disruption, ocean acidification.