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How has use of fossil fuels led to air pollution? Explain in three points.

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a) Fossil fuels when burned, it generates CO and CO₂ which pollute the air and make global warming.
b) Fossil fuel effect the ozone layer formation.
c) It creates dense fog due to excess CO and CO₂in cold season.

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