The major cause of environmental pollution is the use of ___.

Biomass energy

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Fossil fuels

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Ocean energy

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Hydrogen as a fuel

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Solution

The correct option is B
Fossil fuels

Burning of fossil fuels is one of the major cause of air pollution which in turn effect environmental balance. So burning of fossil fuels should be minimised. Burning of fossil fuels by humans results in emissions of carbon dioxide, which leads to global warming.

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