Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Average temperature of Earth has increased by `0.6^(@)C` during the past century.
Statement 2 : There has been a progressive increase in the use of fossil fuels generating more greenhouse gases.

Options

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

A

Explanation

The various greenhouse gases are `CO_(2), CH_(4)`, CFCs and `N_(2)O`. Excessive use of fossil fuel is adding more `CO_(2)` to atmosphere. The increase in concentration of greenhouse gases has led to considerable heating of earth leading to global warming. During the past century, the temperature of earth has increased by `0.6^(@)C`.