Which of the following are the disadvantages of burning fossil fuel?

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Fossil Fuels are Nonrenewable.

Fossil fuels emit carbon dioxide when burnt which is a major greenhouse gas.

Combustion of fossil fuels makes the environment more acidic.

All of the above.

answer is D.

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The correct option is

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The following are the drawbacks of using fossil fuels:
a)      Pollution of the air
b)     Acidic oxides like carbon, nitrogen, and sulphur oxides released during the combustion of fossil fuels. These cause acid rain, which has an impact on our water and soil resources.
c)      Global warming is caused by the greenhouse effect of gases such as carbon dioxide.
d)     Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources.

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