NEETChemistryp Block Elements (Group 15, 16, 17 & 18)
Which one of these statements explains how excessive content of CO₂ is responsible for global warming?
Options
- AExcessive CO₂ in the atmosphere leads to an increase in the Earth's albedo, causing temperatures to rise.
- BCO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenho
- CHigh levels of CO₂ lead to a decrease in solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, causing a drop in tempe
- DCO₂ reacts with ozone in the stratosphere, depleting the ozone layer and allowing harmful UV radiation to reac
Correct answer
B. CO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenho
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (B) CO₂ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere. Excessive levels of CO₂ enhance the greenhouse effect, leading to a rise in global temperatures.