What happens when fossil fuels are burned by factories or cars?

Answer 1

Whenever fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) is burnt it releases all the carbon dioxide that has been stored up for millions of years. This CO2 adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and is causing global warming.

Fossil fuel is burnt in any transport using the combustion engine, like cars and trucks. Fossil fuel is also burnt in electricity power stations to generate electricity.

When you burn fossil fuels it releases mostly CO2 (carbon dioxide) This traps the heat that reaches the earth from the sun. That causes the greenhouse affect.

Burning fossil fuels also release Sulphur dioxide and various nitrogen oxide. When these gases mix with clouds they form dilute sulphuric acid and dilute nitric acid. That falls as acid rain.

Answer 2

The gases, mostly carbon dioxide (CO2), disperse into the atmosphere, where they add to the buildup of greenhouse gases. In large quantities, they can affect local, regional, and even global climates.

Answer 3

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. This contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change. The combustion of fossil fuels also releases pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which can lead to air pollution and health problems.

Answer 4

carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere xD

Answer 5

Greenhouse gas (carbon dioxide) ie emitted. This causes global warming and climate change.

Answer 6

co2 is released into the atmosphere.