Question

question 11 of 26
which of these human activities is most likely to cause an increase in the number of cases of heat exhaustion among humans?
a. use of solar panels instead of fossil fuels for energy production
b. burning of plastics in open - burn barrels
c. increased consumption of beef, which increases methane production
d. use of hair spray containing chlorofluorocarbons

Explanation:

Burning plastics in open - burn barrels releases heat and pollutants into the air. This can contribute to local and regional air temperature increases and poor air quality, which can lead to heat - related health issues like heat exhaustion. Solar panels are a clean energy source and don't cause heat exhaustion. Increased beef consumption affects methane production related to climate change but not directly heat exhaustion. Hair spray with chlorofluorocarbons affects the ozone layer, not directly heat exhaustion.

Answer:

B. Burning of plastics in open burn barrels