Question

What are the possible harmful effects because of fossil fuels?

• A. Smoke produced from burning of fossil fuels is a major source of pollution.
• B. Carbon dioxide produced from burning of fossil fuels causes greenhouse effect which in turn contributes to global warming.
• C. Acid rain
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

The burning of fossil fuel creates smoke and carbon dioxide. Fossil fuels are the major source, for generating electricity, industry usage, fuel in vehicles etc. Therefore, smoke produced by the burning of fossil fuels is a major source of pollution and the carbon dioxide produced by burning the fossil fuels causes greenhouse effect which in turn contributes to global warming.