Question

Identify the harmful effects caused due to continuous burning of fossil fuels.

• A. Soil erosion and afforestation
• B. Air pollution and global warming
• C. Global warming and afforestation
• D. Air pollution and soil erosion

Answer 1

The correct option is B Air pollution and global warming

Burning fossil fuels emits pollutants and gases that are harmful to both the environment and public health. Air pollutants and particulate matter released on burning get deposited on soil and surface waters where they enter the food chain.
These gases act like a blanket by trapping the sun's warmth near the earth's surface. This affects the planet's climate system and causes global warming.