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What harmful gas is being released when engines burn fossil fuels?
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Carbon monoxide is released.
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What is the definition of an impression fossil?
Sometimes a fossil is formed when the organic matter is impressed in clay or some similar substance. The organic substance rots away, but the impression it left remains, and if the clay which holds the impression petrifies, it becomes a fossil.
How is coal helpful to humans?
Coal is a fossil fuel,that is being used to produce electricity and heat.
Which fossil would most likely make the best index fossil?
A good index fossil is one of an organism that rapidly evolves and is widespread throughout a geologic time period or periods. This makes it useful in determining the age of the rock formation in which it is contained.
What are the harmful effects of industrialization on the atmosphere and the measures being used to combat them?
There are many harmful effects.pollution2.loss of job opporchunities for unskilled labourers
What is one reason why the fossil record is incomplete?
The fossil record is incomplete because not all fossils have been discovered. In actuality it is unlikely that all fossils will ever be discovered given the hit and miss nature of fossil discovery which usually occurs through educated guess work. The fossil record will likely never be complete.
How does burning less fossil fuels reduce the amount of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere?
When you burn fossil fuels to make enrgy, carbon dioxide is released. So, if you burn less fossil fuels, less carbon dioxide is released.
What are law fossil succession?
when a fossil is in the process of being made. when a fossil is in the process of being made. when a fossil is in the process of being made.
Is ethanol harmful to car engines?
Not at all. Instead, they are being used in car engines as an alternative fuel as it is a green fuel (non - pollutant). But, the drawback is that you may have to change / modify the engine of your car to use this type of green fuel.
What is Carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere by?
Many things contribute to Carbon dioxide being released. Cars, animals, burning fossil fuels, etc.
Why are fossil fuels harmful?
Fossil fuels are harmful to the environment because when they are burnt they release green house gases. These gases create the greenhouse effect. When the suns rays come through the atmosphere and reflect of the sea they cant escape. They remain trapped inside atmosphere and cause global warming. The steadily rising temperatures (1 degree over the last century) melt ice burgs and cause other problems. _________________________________________________________________ Fossil fuels are only harmful to the environment when used or released incorrectly. The spilling of fuels into the ground can cause problems with water or the ground itself. The proper burning of fossil fuel releases only O2 and CO2. Both of which are benign gases. The improper burning can create all sorts of problematic gases. Global warming being the least significant of an issue.
Is being celibate harmful to women?
Celibacy is not harmful.
Why are new biofuels being made?
bio fuels are being made because the reserves of fossil fuels are running out. fossil fuels take millions of years to form, if we run out, we need to find an alternative fuel in which to run our vehicles on. bio fuels are non fossil fuels and are not limited, also, the gas they emit is less harmful than that emitted by diesel and petrol. algae, for example, is being made into a bio fuel as it can easily be grown as you have seen (if you are in the UK) in adverts on the TV, and of other bio fuels
How many engines does the tantive iv have?
The Tantive IV (IV being 4 in Roman numerals) has 11 engines in totalThe escape pods released from the underside of the hull have 4 small thrusters to propel them to the nearest planet
How is energy released from fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels must be burned to release their energy.
Why does modern technology release more co2?
Modern technology needs more energy to work, which means more fossil fuels need to be burned. Fossil fuels release CO2. With more fossil fuels being burned because of a higher energy demand from modern technology, more CO2 is released.
If metal sticks to a fossil does that mean it real?
No, it does not. It simply means that the metal is being drawn magnetically by a magnetic charge in the object. Being a fossil has no effect on this.
Is honeybee is harmful for human being?
no
