Global climate change is likely to increase the rate of extinction worldwide. The pollutant most implicated in this problem is
A) nitrous oxides.
B) carbon dioxide.
C) sulfur dioxides.
D) chlorofluorocarbons.

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Carbon dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas emitted by human activities and is considered the main pollutant responsible for global climate change. As temperatures increase, many species may not be able to adapt fast enough, leading to increased extinction rates.

Global Climate Change Is Likely to Increase the Rate of Extinction