Question

the graphs below show the nonrenewable energy consumption and co2 production in the united states from 1990 to 2017. which of the following describes the benefit of using natural gas compared to other nonrenewable resources? the decrease in carbon emissions will lead to a reduction in biodiversity. the increase in carbon emissions will lead to a rise in global temperatures. the increase in carbon emissions will lead to a rise in ocean temperatures. the decrease in carbon emissions will lead to a reduction in the rate of climate change.

Explanation:

Natural gas produces less carbon - dioxide compared to other non - renewable resources like coal. Reduced carbon emissions mean less greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, which slows down the rate of climate change. A decrease in carbon emissions does not lead to a reduction in biodiversity (option 1 is wrong). An increase in carbon emissions is a negative aspect, not a benefit of natural gas (options 2 and 3 are wrong). An increase in carbon emissions leading to a rise in ocean temperatures is a negative consequence, not a benefit of natural gas (option 4 is wrong).

Answer:

The decrease in carbon emissions will lead to a reduction in the rate of climate change.