SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
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Question
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At the present rate, we will run out of fossil fuels in about 250 years.
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Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
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Fossil fuels account for 69 percent of the electricity generated in the United States.
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Fossil Fuels can be remade at the rate at which we are consuming them
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following accurately describes the use of fossil fuels for energy? Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosohere.
Detailed explanation-2: -Burning fossil fuels yields carbon dioxide, water and energy; the process of burning fossil fuels is known as “combustion”.
Detailed explanation-3: -Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels.
Detailed explanation-4: -When fossil fuels are burned, they release nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, which contribute to the formation of smog and acid rain. Major sources of nitrogen oxide emissions include: Cars and trucks. Coal-fired power plants.