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QuizMultiple Choice

Environmental Issues

Question 13 • NY-US History and Government Term 2 Hillcrest

Which of the following happens when fossil fuels are burned?

Answer
A
Carbon dioxide and other pollutants are released into the air.
B
Carbon dioxide and other pollutants are removed from the air.
C
Radioactive waste is produced.
D
Iron, lead, and zinc are produced.

Explanation

Burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, along with other air pollutants. Carbon dioxide is not removed by burning, and radioactive waste or metals like iron, lead, and zinc are not produced by this process.

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