Question: Answer the following question given this paragraph: The major cause of outdoor air pollution is the burning of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are burned in power plants, factories, motor vehicles, and home heating systems. Ranching and using chemicals such as fertilizers also cause outdoor air pollution. Erosion of soil in farm fields, mining activities, and construction sites adds dust particles to the air as well. Some specific outdoor air pollutants are described in Table below . Q: What is the major cause of outdoor air pollution? Choices: - electric lines - agricultural equipment - manufacturing industry - burning fossil fuels A:
Answer:
burning fossil fuels