Arrange the following incident in a sequential order in the context of man made global warming.
(A) The atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and $CH_4$ have increased
(B) Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation
(C) Gradual increase in the average temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere
(D) Melting of polar ice with a resulting rise in sea level and coastal flooding
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (A), (C), (D)
To arrange the incidents in a sequential order in the context of man-made global warming, we can follow the logical flow of events:
- (B) Burning of fossil fuels and deforestation: This is the initial action that leads to increased greenhouse gas emissions.
- (A) The atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and CH4 have increased: As a result of burning fossil fuels and deforestation, the concentrations of these gases rise in the atmosphere.
- (C) Gradual increase in the average temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere: The increased greenhouse gases lead to the warming of the atmosphere.
- (D) Melting of polar ice with a resulting rise in sea level and coastal flooding: The warming causes polar ice to melt, contributing to rising sea levels and flooding.