Question

Name any four poisonous substances released by burning fossil fuels.

Answer 1

Fossil Fuel

1. Fossil fuels are formed by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter that is dead animals and plants over a span of millions of years.
2. Examples are Petroleum, Natural gas, etc.

Names of poisonous substances released by fossil fuels:

1. Nitrogen Oxide $\left({\mathrm{NO}}_{\mathrm{X}}\right)$
2. Carbon Monoxide $\left(\mathrm{CO}\right)$
3. Volatile Organic Matter $\left(\mathrm{VOCs}\right)$
4. Particulate matter
5. Sulfur dioxide
6. Lead oxide