Question

multiple choice 2 points. the burning of fossil fuels primarily increases which gas in the atmosphere? nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, methane

Explanation:

Fossil - fuel burning releases carbon - containing compounds. Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas produced during the combustion of fossil fuels. Methane is also a greenhouse gas but not the main one from fossil - fuel burning. Oxygen is consumed during combustion and nitrogen is a major component of air that is not significantly affected in terms of its proportion in the atmosphere by fossil - fuel burning.

Answer:

B. Carbon dioxide