Question

The burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of the release of _________ gas in the air.

Answer 1

Burning of Fossil fuels:

1. The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, wood, and natural gas releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
2. Coal is a carbon compound and hence combustion of coal in the presence of oxygen causes the oxidation of coal leading to the formation of carbon dioxide.
3. The amount of greenhouse gas carbon dioxide increases due to the burning of fossil fuels, thus it causes an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air.
4. Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, it traps the solar radiation during daytime and contributes to a rise in the global temperature of the Earth.

Final answer: The Burning of fossil fuels is the main cause of the release of carbon dioxide gas into the air.