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Below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and determine which of the two reasons explains
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Below is a statement followed by two possible reasons numbered I and II. Read the statement carefully and determine which of the two reasons explains the event/observation/information given in the statement appropriately.
Statement – Due to greenhouse gases primarily produced by humans, the abnormal rapid increase in the Earth's average surface temperature over the past century has caused global warming.
Reasons:
I. Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity and heat accounts for most of the global greenhouse gas emissions.
II. Deforestation is responsible for global greenhouse gas emissions. It accounts for about 25% of them.

A.

Only I is a possible reason.

B.

Both I and II are possible reasons.

C.

Only II is a possible reason.

D.

Neither I nor II is a possible reason.

Correct option is B

​​Statement:
Due to greenhouse gases primarily produced by humans, the abnormal rapid increase in the Earth's average surface temperature over the past century has caused global warming.
This is a general statement that attributes global warming to human activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
Reason I:
Burning fossil fuels to produce electricity and heat accounts for most of the global greenhouse gas emissions.
This is true. Fossil fuel combustion for electricity generation, heating, and transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. Therefore, it directly contributes to global warming.
Reason II:
Deforestation is responsible for global greenhouse gas emissions. It accounts for about 25% of them.
This is also true. Deforestation reduces the number of trees available to absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere, contributing to increased greenhouse gas concentrations, which further intensify global warming. Deforestation is estimated to contribute a significant portion to global emissions.
Conclusion:
Both Reason I and Reason II provide valid explanations for the increase in greenhouse gases and thus support the statement about global warming. Therefore, the correct answer is:
Both I and II are possible reasons.

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