Which of the following is true of the world's natural environment?
A)The quality and quantity of groundwater is increasing.
B)There is a build-up of carbon dioxide resulting from the use of fossil fuels.
C)The rate of global warming has come down due to the increase in greenhouse gases.
D)The area of forest land has always been constant.

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The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. This has resulted in a build-up of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Answer: None of the other choices are true.
 Groundwater is being depleted faster than it can be replenished; the rate of global warming has not come down, but continues to increase due to greenhouse gas emissions; the area of forest land has been decreasing due to deforestation.

Which of the Following Is True of the World's Natural