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What would most likely occur if the number of power plants powered by fossil fuels worldwide increased?A.It would lower the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because more natural gas would be burned.B.It would lower the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because less coal would be burned.C.It would cause the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase because less natural gas would be burned.D.It would cause the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase because more coal would be burned.

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What would most likely occur if the number of power plants powered by fossil fuels worldwide increased?A.It would lower the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because more natural gas would be burned.B.It would lower the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere because less coal would be burned.C.It would cause the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase because less natural gas would be burned.D.It would cause the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase because more coal would be burned.

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The most likely outcome if the number of power plants powered by fossil fuels worldwide increased would be D. It would cause the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to increase because more coal would be burned.

Here's why:

  1. Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, when burned, release carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere. This is a process known as combustion.

  2. An increase in the number of power plants powered by fossil fuels would mean more fossil fuels are being burned for energy production.

  3. As more fossil fuels are burned, more CO2 is released into the atmosphere.

  4. Therefore, an increase in the number of power plants powered by fossil fuels would likely lead to an increase in the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

  5. Among the fossil fuels, coal is known to release the highest amount of CO2 per unit of energy produced. So, if more coal is burned, it would lead to a higher increase in atmospheric CO2 levels.

So, option D is the most likely outcome.

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