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IMSO 2005 Science Taiwan Selection Second Round — Theory I Question 14

IMSO Science · IMSO 2005 Science Taiwan Selection Second Round — Theory I

Question 14

Base your answers to questions 13 and 14 on the table below, which compares human population and carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the atmosphere over time.

**Human Population and Carbon Dioxide Levels**

|Year|Human population (billions)|Carbon dioxide in atmosphere (parts per million)|
|---|---|---|
|1960|2.50|317|
|1970|2.75|325|
|1980|3.00|337|
|1990|5.00|342|

Which human activity might explain the change in carbon dioxide levels shown in the graph?

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  1. storing nuclear waste
  2. collecting solar energy
  3. using wind energy
  4. burning fossil fuels