Question

Combustion of fossil fuels pollutes our environment.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Nither
• D. Either

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Burning of fossil fuels results in emission of many harmful environment pollutants like sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter or soot. Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen on reacting with water in the atmosphere form sulphuric acid and nitric acid and this leads to acid rain. Carbon dioxide is a green house gas and its excess concentration in the atmosphere leads to global warming. Particulate matter or soot are small sized particles that can cause respiratory diseases like bronchitis, asthma etc. because these particles reach the lungs during breathing.

Hence, the statement given in the question is correct.

So, the correct answer is 'True'.