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Which environmental issue is directly related to the burning of coal?
Which environmental issue is directly related to the burning of coal?
- Non-renewable energy source
- Transportation issues
- Maritime oil spills
- Acid rain (correct)
What is a direct consequence of the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the environment?
What is a direct consequence of the increased levels of greenhouse gases in the environment?
- Global temperature rise (correct)
- Transportation issues
- Water pollution
- Acid rain
Which fossil fuel is particularly known for its role in causing acid rain?
Which fossil fuel is particularly known for its role in causing acid rain?
- Fracking fluids
- Oil
- Coal (correct)
- Natural gas
What is a common outcome of the unintentional water pollution caused by fossil fuels?
What is a common outcome of the unintentional water pollution caused by fossil fuels?
Which greenhouse gas is naturally emitted by natural gas and contributes to climate change?
Which greenhouse gas is naturally emitted by natural gas and contributes to climate change?
What long-term consequence do fossil fuels face due to being non-renewable resources?
What long-term consequence do fossil fuels face due to being non-renewable resources?
What type of pollution can result from runoff at coal mines?
What type of pollution can result from runoff at coal mines?
Which type of transportation issue is commonly associated with fossil fuels?
Which type of transportation issue is commonly associated with fossil fuels?
What significant consequence arises from the high sulfur content in coal when it is burned?
What significant consequence arises from the high sulfur content in coal when it is burned?
What does the burning of all fossil fuels ultimately contribute to when considering their impact on the environment?
What does the burning of all fossil fuels ultimately contribute to when considering their impact on the environment?
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