Question

Historically, an unusual aspect of the recent rise in CO2 levels is that Select one: a. there is no known mechanism for its occurrence. b. CO2 reacts so quickly with other compounds that it should not be occurring. c. it has occurred relatively slowly. d. it has occurred relatively rapidly.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. CO2 reacts so quickly with other compounds that it should not be occurring.

Explanation:

CO2 concentrations globally have increased significantly due to increased anthropogenic activities of burning, increased emissions from industrial hubs around the globe and other contributing human activities. Burning of fossil fuels, coal and liquified natural gas releases greenhouse gases, GHGs to the atmosphere and water bodies. It has been estimated recently that CO2 rise at 2.4 parts per million.