Correct option is C
The correct answer is: (C). Coal and petroleum
To prevent intense global warming, the judicious use of coal and petroleum is crucial. These are fossil fuels that, when burned, release significant amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming and climate change.
- Coal is a major source of carbon emissions, and its widespread use in power plants and industries is a significant contributor to environmental pollution.
- Petroleum (used in transportation, energy production, etc.) also releases large amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere.
Both of these fossil fuels are finite resources, and their excessive use without mitigation strategies like carbon capture can lead to severe climate consequences.
Thus, coal and petroleum are the natural resources that need to be used judiciously to mitigate global warming.
The primary contributors to global warming are carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O).
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