What environmental damage is caused by the accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere resulting in an increase in the amount of solar radiation entering the Earth's atmosphere while trapping heat in the atmosphere?
A) algae blooms
B) global warming
C) acid rain
D) desertification

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The accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere results in an increase in the amount of solar radiation entering the Earth's atmosphere, while trapping heat in the atmosphere, leading to an increase in the Earth's average temperature. This effect is known as global warming, and it has significant consequences for the environment, including melting glaciers, rising sea levels, and more frequent and intense weather events.

What Environmental Damage Is Caused by the Accumulation of Carbon