Comprehension Passage
Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blanks out of the four alternatives.
The concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) that (1) _______ heat in the Earth's atmosphere rose to record levels (2) _______ 2022, according to the GHG bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) on November 15, 2023. The rise in concentrations of GHGs is mainly (3) _______ the use of fossil fuels for various human activities.
This would lead to a (4) ________ rise in global average temperatures, sea - level rise, glacial melting and increase in frequency and intensity of rapid - onset extreme weather events (5) ________ torrential rainfall, flash floods, tropical cyclones and heatwaves.
Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)
1
bark
2
waste
3
trap
4
hang