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Yes. fossil fuels differ from other fuels in that, when we burn them we are burning carbon that has been sequestered from the atmosphere for millions of years. This adds 'new' carbon dioxide that increases the total atmospheric level of greenhouse gases.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas contain carbon that has been sequestered underground for millions of years. Burning these fuels release additional carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, increasing the atmospheric concentration and creating an enhanced greenhouse effect.
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∙ 13y agoYes, fossil fuels contain carbon, hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen and some other elements. But the majority is Carbon. So when such fuels burn they combine with the Oxygen and Nitrogen in air to form Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides etc. Even though Carbon monoxide is also forms but it will not be in appreciable quantity since they get converted to carbon dioxide when combustion gets completed. Any form of carbon when burns produces carbon dioxide.
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∙ 12y agoYes, burning fossil fuels release ancient carbon that has been stored underground for 300 millions years. This extra carbon dioxide is causing global warming.
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What does burning fossil fuel give off?
Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
What puts CO2 into the air?
All humans and animals give off carbon dioxide. Then we have fossil fuels, forest fires and volcanic gases which all give of the said gas in varying amount.
How are biofuels not carbon neutral?
Biofuels are carbon neutral.Bio fuels are considered carbon neutral because they give off the same amount of carbon when burned that they absorb while growing. So, unlike fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), they don't pollute the environment by adding extra CO2 to the atmosphere.
Which processes increase the levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?
Respiration: All animals breathe out carbon dioxide, but this is part of the carbon cycle.Volcanic Eruptions: These give off massive amounts of Carbon Dioxide, but humans add the same amount with three days of fossil fuel emissions.Combustion: Burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) in industry, transport and the generation of electricity, which releases carbon dioxide (CO2), is the main process increasing CO2 levels.
Why is the percentage of carbon dioxide in the air so low when so much is given off through burning fossil fuels?
Don't concentrate on how carbon dioxide competes with other gases such as Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Argon in the total percentages but rather the change in the percentage of carbon dioxide in the air over time. It is generally agreed that carbon dioxide levels are higher now than ever before due to fossil fuels.
What type of energy do fossil fuels give of?
It give off Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What happens to fossil fuels when there burned?
When fossil fuels are burned they give off heat, the reason why we use them. Then they give gasses such as CO2 for example.
How much co2 does fossil fuels give off?
as much as it can do
What is present in the smoke and fumes given off when fossil fuels are burned?
carbon dioxcide :)
What does burning fossil fuel give off?
Burning fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, oil and gasoline raises the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect and global warming.
What would happen if people keep using fossil fuels?
If you keep using fossil fuels it there will be no more and you cant give off energy.
What is put off when fossil fuels are burned?
when fossil fuels are burned carbon dioxide is produced. hope this helps if it doesnt look it upon the internet for example type it in another searchengine
Which types of fuels give out pollution when burned?
Coal, oil and natural gas are all fossil fuels which give off pollution when they are burnt!
Most air pollution is a result of?
Carbon dioxide being given off when we burn fossil fuels.
What puts CO2 into the air?
All humans and animals give off carbon dioxide. Then we have fossil fuels, forest fires and volcanic gases which all give of the said gas in varying amount.
How are biofuels not carbon neutral?
Biofuels are carbon neutral.Bio fuels are considered carbon neutral because they give off the same amount of carbon when burned that they absorb while growing. So, unlike fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), they don't pollute the environment by adding extra CO2 to the atmosphere.
Why are biofuels considered to be carbon neutral?
Bio fuels are considered carbon neutral because they give off the same amount of carbon when burned that they absorb while growing. So, unlike fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas), they don't pollute the environment by adding extra CO2 to the atmosphere.
