In 1997,representatives from 170 nations met in Kyoto,Japan,to discuss global warming,which is caused by the:
A) burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil.
B) use of renewable sources of energy.
C) natural conversion of carbon dioxide into oxygen.
D) attempts by various governments to reduce acid rain.

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The burning of fossil fuels such as coal and oil is a major contributor to global warming as it releases large amounts of greenhouse gases (including carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere, which trap heat and cause the planet's temperature to rise.

In 1997,representatives from 170 Nations Met in Kyoto,Japan,to Discuss Global