How can carbon dioxide be considered a pollutant when it is a natural component of air?

A substance can be a natural part of air and still be a pollutant when human activity raises its concentration above normal levels. Excess carbon dioxide from activities such as burning fossil fuels can contribute to climate change. So the correct choice is that carbon dioxide is considered a pollutant when larger-than-normal concentrations are present because of human activity.

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