The main cause of the increase in the amount of CO₂ in Earth's atmosphere over the past 150 years is

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The burning of larger amounts of wood and fossil fuels has resulted in the release of significant amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere over the past 150 years, contributing to the increase in atmospheric CO₂ levels. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not involve the release of CO₂ into the atmosphere. Choice C is not necessarily a cause of the increase in atmospheric CO₂ levels, but rather a result of it, as increased infrared radiation absorption can be attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by elevated CO₂ levels.

The Main Cause of the Increase in the Amount of CO₂