GK
NUCLEAR SCIENCE
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Not easily available
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causes pollution when burned
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only available at certain times
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creates long lasting waste
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Detailed explanation-1: - Pollution is a major disadvantage of fossil fuels. This is because they give off carbon dioxide when burned thereby causing a greenhouse effect. This is also the main contributory factor to the global warming experienced by the earth today.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carbon, nitrogen, sulfate, as well as other oxides emitted by fossil fuels, contribute to acid deposition, damaging the fertility of the soil including drinkable water. The combustion of coal, as well as petroleum, releases a large number of pollutants into the atmosphere, creating pollution levels.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are three adverse effects of burning fossil fuels: air pollution, water pollution, and climate change. These effects are caused by the products released when fossil fuels are burned.
Detailed explanation-5: -They cause Air Pollution. They cause Global Warming. They are Exhaustible Natural Resources (available in limited amounts) They cause Air Pollution. They cause Global Warming. They are Exhaustible Natural Resources (available in limited amounts)