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3 years ago

ANSWER QUICKLY PLEASE. List and describe two environmental impacts of fossil fuel use.

Advanced Placement (AP)

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Alchen [17]3 years ago

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Answer:

1. carbon dioxide when burned.

2 it traps carbon emissions traps heat in the atmosphere.

Explanation:

Fossil fuels produce large quantities of carbon dioxide when burned. Carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change. In the United States, the burning of fossil fuels, particularly for the power and transportation sectors, accounts for about three-quarters of our carbon emissions.

Arturiano [62]3 years ago

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-disadvantage: when fossil fuel is burnt it releases nitrogen oxides, they cause things like smog and acid rain which is no good for the planet and anyone’s health

Advantage: Relatively cheap to acquire and use for almost anything
More disadvantages:

Fossil fuels pollute the environment.
Fossil fuels are non-renewable and unsustainable.
Drilling for fossil fuels is a dangerous process.

Advantages: A Cheap Source of Energy. Fossil fuels are relatively cheap. ...
Reliability. Fossil fuels are dependable – at the moment. ...
Abundance. ...
Useful By-Products. ...
Fossil Fuels are Non-Renewable. ...
Dangerous to Produce. ...
Exploding refineries and oil rigs. ...
Water Pollution & Oil spills.

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