Question

greenhouse gases in the atmosphere trap heat as it tries to leave earth, causing global warming. greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels, the removal of trees to clear land, and respiration. what two effects would a reduction in the burning of fossil fuels have on biodiversity? a. the end of global warming would increase ecosystems ability to support biodiversity. b. the improved air quality would support health and survival of more types of organisms. c. the increased acidity in oceans would lead to food webs that fail to support biodiversity. d. the reduced melting of polar ice caps would preserve habitats for diverse populations of organisms. e. the increase in shifting weather patterns would change habitats and decrease biodiversity in some areas.

Explanation:

Reducing fossil - fuel burning improves air quality which is beneficial for organism health and survival. Also, it slows down polar ice - cap melting, preserving habitats for diverse organisms. Option A is incorrect as ending global warming completely is unrealistic with just reducing fossil - fuel burning. Option C is incorrect as reducing fossil - fuel burning would decrease ocean acidification, not increase it. Option E is incorrect as reducing fossil - fuel burning would likely reduce, not increase, shifting weather patterns.

Answer:

B. The improved air quality would support health and survival of more types of organisms.
D. The reduced melting of polar ice caps would preserve habitats for diverse populations of organisms.