Question

A utility company has proposed building a natural gas power plant next to a lake. The picture below shows the proposed power plant.
The company claims burning natural gas will release only harmless gases such as water vapor (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2). Why would environmental scientists disagree with this claim?

A
The emission of carbon dioxide leads to rapid cooling of the Earth’s lakes and oceans.

B
The emission of carbon dioxide leads to an increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.

C
The emission of water vapor leads to a decrease in the humidity of Earth’s atmosphere.

D
The emission of water vapor pollutes the atmosphere, causing harm to plants and animals.

Answer 1

Answer:  B is right

Explanation: Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which is involved

with increasing temperature of atmosphere