AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -When fossil fuels are burned, they release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the air. Greenhouse gases trap heat in our atmosphere, causing global warming. Already the average global temperature has increased by 1C.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since, both petroleum and coal is derived from fossilised organic remains, they are called fossil fuel. Hence, the given statement is true.

Detailed explanation-3: -Environmental Externalities Air pollution: Fossil fuels produce hazardous air pollutants, including sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, and mercury, all of which are harmful to the environment and human health (as discussed in the health section below).

Detailed explanation-4: -Petrol, diesel and kerosene are products that are obtained by refining petroleum. Hence, kerosene is also a fossil fuel.