Which of the following is not one of the major threats to the climate caused by our alterations of the carbon cycle? A) The polar ice caps may melt if global warming continues. B) The burning of fossil fuels adds compounds of sulfur to the atmosphere. C) The increase in atmospheric CO₂ exceeds the ability of the oceans to absorb the increase. D) CO₂ is a gas that traps infrared radiation. E) Tropical storms are likely to increase in intensity if global warming continues.

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The burning of fossil fuels adding compounds of sulfur to the atmosphere is not a major threat caused by alterations in the carbon cycle. While it does contribute to air pollution and acid rain, it is not directly linked to the carbon cycle and global climate change. The other options are all major threats to the climate caused by alterations in the carbon cycle.

Which of the Following Is Not One of the Major