NEET BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ECOSYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a negative effect of the burning of fossil fuels to create electricity?
A
increase in volcanoes
B
decrease in soil erosion
C
increase in air pollution
D
decrease of food available
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The combustion of fossil fuels also releases a large amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas which is responsible for global warming.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Harmful effects of burning fossil fuels are: They cause Air Pollution. They cause Global Warming. They are Exhaustible Natural Resources (available in limited amounts)

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.

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