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(Such as coal) You release carbon dioxide gas into the atmosphere, and that is claimed to cause global warming (greenhouse effect).

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What are some fossil fuels that we use today in the world?

We use many fossil fules such as coal, petrol, oil etc. If you would like to go more specific, these are not renewable fuels ast they take millions of years to create. This is why we need to find new energy source's because, we burn them in matter of minuetes. Hope this helped :-)


How many liters of fossil fuels do we burn every day?

5 liters a day


What are an advantige and disadvantige of energy reasourse for fossil fuels?

A disadvantage of fossil fuels is that when you burn them to create energy, it pollutes the air. An advantage of fossil fuels is that we use them to power cars and many other things.


What causes the earth to have to many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?

people burning fossle fules.


Can burning fossil fuels kill people?

Yes,if large amount of fossil fuel burn and people are not at a safe distance then it can kill people.There are many incidents where people came in contact with burning propane gas and died.


Why do power plants burn fossil fuels?

Power plants like Thermal Power Plant burn fossil fuels to heat water and then water turn into steam that creates enough pressure to run the turbines.Turbines rotate and electricity is formed.


Who burns fossil fuels?

Many industries and sectors burn fossil fuels, including transportation, energy production, manufacturing, and residential heating. This leads to the release of greenhouse gases and contributes to climate change. Transitioning to renewable energy sources is essential to reduce the impact of burning fossil fuels.


Do power plants burn fossil fuels?

Some power plants do. Any plant that burns oil, coal, or gas from underground resources could be considered a "fossil fuel" plant. There are however nuclear, solar, hydro-electric and wind powered power plants.


How many fossil types are there?

You have 9 types: Armor Fossil, Claw Fossil, Cover Fossil, Dome Fossil, Helix Fossil, Old Amber, Plume Fossil, Root Fossil, Skull Fossil


What devices use fossil fuels as an energy resource?

Devices that use fossil fuels as an energy resource include cars, trucks, airplanes, generators, and some heating systems. These devices burn fossil fuels such as gasoline, diesel, and natural gas to produce energy for their intended purposes.


Where do fosil fules come from?

There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas. All three were formed many hundreds of millions of years ago before the time of the dinosaurs - hence the name fossil fuels. The age they were formed is called the Carboniferous Period. It was part of the Paleozoic Era. "Carboniferous" gets its name from carbon, the basic element in coal and other fossil fuels


If overweight people eat what happens?

Everyone must eat. It is a matter of how many calories they take in and how many they burn with proper exercise. It is a balance of intake and usage.