Question

coal-fired power plants release many tons of co₂ each year.
increased co₂ emissions are causing rapid shifts in earths climate. these shifts are known as climate change.
climate change can endanger plants and animals, make storms more damaging, and contribute to rising seas, which threaten coastal areas.
which of the following statements are true? select all that apply.
climate change does not affect plants and animals.
carbon dioxide emissions are causing rapid shifts in earths climate.
burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the air.

Explanation:

1. For the statement "Climate change does not affect plants and animals": The text says "Climate change can endanger plants and animals", so this statement is false.
2. For the statement "Carbon dioxide emissions are causing rapid shifts in Earth's climate": The text states "Increased \( \text{CO}_2 \) emissions are causing rapid shifts in Earth’s climate", so this statement is true.
3. For the statement "Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the air": Coal - fired power plants (which burn fossil fuels - coal) release many tons of \( \text{CO}_2 \) each year, so burning fossil fuels (like coal) adds \( \text{CO}_2 \) to the air, and this statement is true.

Answer:

B. Carbon dioxide emissions are causing rapid shifts in Earth's climate.
C. Burning fossil fuels adds carbon dioxide to the air.