Which greenhouse gas is the primary contributor to man-made global warming due to the extensive burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil?

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A Carbon dioxide
B Oxygen
C Hydrogen
D Nitrogen

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Answer: A. Carbon dioxide

Answer Explanation: A) Carbon dioxide. The burning of coal, gas, and oil releases massive volumes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere. This gas traps solar radiation, directly causing global warming and driving climate change.

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Which greenhouse gas is the primary contributor to man-made global warming due to the extensive burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil?

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