JEE PYQ: Environmental Chemistry Question 21
Question 21 - 2019 (09 Apr Shift 1)
Excessive release of $\text{CO}_2$ into the atmosphere results in:
(1) global warming
(2) polar vortex
(3) formation of smog
(4) depletion of ozone
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Answer: (1)
Solution
Global warming is caused by the emission of green house gases. 72% of the totally emitted green house gases is $\text{CO}_2$. Therefore, excessive release of $\text{CO}_2$ is the main cause of global warming.