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Fossil fuels, even when burned perfectly (natural gas, or methane, burns the best) release carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas causing dangerous global warming. Most fossil fuels also release smoke (leading to smog), and they may also release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides which contribute to acid rain.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 6y agoThe two main causes of global warming are:
- Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) which releases carbon dioxide.
- Deforestation, which removes the trees that take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) contains carbon that has been kept out of the earth's carbon cycle for millions of years. The earth has a natural greenhouse effect which has kept the temperature comfortable for man during that time.
We are now (since the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago) burning more and more fossil fuel (in industry, transport and to generate electricity). This extra carbon dioxide (CO2) is adding to the CO2 normally in the atmosphere and causing an enhanced, or accelerated greenhouse effect.
The greenhouse effect happens because greenhouse gases (any gas with at least 3 atoms) stop some of the sun's infrared radiation escaping out to space. The gases use the captured energy to produce heat. More and more of the greenhouse gases means more and more heat, all over the planet. Global warming of the planet.
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∙ 9y agoWhen fossil fuels are burned or used, it releases toxins into the air. This can cause water pollution because those toxins are evaporated and are present in rain, which falls into water sources.
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∙ 13y agoFossil fuels, even when burned perfectly (natural gas, or methane, burns the best) release carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas thought to be involved in dangerous global warming. Most fossil fuels also release smoke (leading to smog), and they may also release sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides which contribute to acid rain.
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Why is it bad for the earth to use fossil fuels?
The burning of fossil fuels is bad because it causes carbon dioxide levels to rise in the atmosphere. This extra carbon dioxide adds to the enhanced greenhouse effect causing global warming. This is why burning fossil fuels is bad. If we use more fuels then we should, the planet and mankind itself suffers in the long term. Pollution is a natural and problematic affect of this overuse. It causes pollution. Fossil fuels are bad for the environment because they create greenhouse gases which go up in to the atmosphere and magnify the suns heat which can cause ice caps to melt then that leads to the sea level rising which causes flooding and if too much ice melts animals in the Arctic could die.
What are two bad things about using fossil fuels?
it make air polution and water
What do these energy sources have in common and how do they differ from fossil fuels?
Answer: Many natural resources are of energy. People use energy not only from fossil fuels, but also from the wind and the sun. Dams produce hydroelectric power by harnessing the power of falling water.
Which belongs in the blank space of the chemical equation for the burning of fossil fuels below fossil fuel oxygen gas?
Fossil fuel + Oxygen gas > Carbon dioxide + water + heat (apex)
What is a name for a solid liquad and gas?
Solid - A rock, icecube, clay, or wood Liquid - Water Gas - Fossil Fuels, Gasoline
Water pollution can occur from burning fossil fuels due to?
Water pollution can occur from burning fossil fuels due to the acid rain. Fossil fuels will pollute the atmosphere which will result into acid rain.
Use of fossil fuels contributes to which of the following?
Air pollution, water pollution, and global warming.
Is hydroelectric power better than fossil fuels?
Hydroelectric power is better than fossil fuels because it is renewable. The water cycle ensures that there will always be water flowing downstream to turn turbines. Fossil fuels take millions of years to create.
Causes effects and control measures of air pollution?
explain the consequences of over utilization of water resources
What does fossil fuel mix with to create carbon dioxide water and heat?
Fossil fuel mixes with pressure to create carbon dioxide, water, and heat. This process takes millions of years to create which severally limits the prolonged usage of fossil fuels.
How are fossil fuels related to air pollution and acid precipitation?
When fossil Fuels are burned, they release sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide into the atmosphere causing air pollution. When these pollutants combine with water in the atmosphere, they form sulfuric acid and nitric acid, which makes acid precipitation.
Does fossil fuel causes water pollution?
* Sulphur Dioxide, * Nitrous oxide, * Carbon Dioxide (greenhouse gas) * Carbon monoxide, * acid rain (caused by sulphur dioxide mixing with water) * various heavy metals including * ** lead, ** cadmium, ** mercury.
Are fossil fuels a type of energy source?
Coal is a source of energy but i dontknow about all of them.
Does burning fossil fuels affect the water cycle?
No, the burning of fossil fuels affects the carbon cycle, but not the water cycle.
What are the sources and sinks of sulphur oxide pollution?
Sources of sulfur oxide pollution are engine combustion of fossil fuels, & metal extraction from ore. Water is the main sink for sulfur oxide.
Does burning of fossil fuel causes water pollution?
Yes, the burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution, mainly carbon dioxide, a powerful greenhouse gas, which the US Supreme Court has recently authorized the Environmental Protection Agency to treat as a pollutant.
Can you give me a small speech on pollution?
pollution is harmful materials that damage or contaminate the air,water or soil,such as gasoline exhaustand industrail waste.pollution is also the burning of fossil fuels like gasoline.
