Question

what are the disadvantages of fossil fuel ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Disadvantages of fossil fuels are -

a - Burning of coal and petroleum produces a lot of pollutants causing air pollution.

b - Fossil fuels release oxides of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, etc. that causes acid rain, which affects the soil fertility and potable water.

c - Burning of fossil fuels produce gases such as carbon dioxide that causes global warming.

Answer 2

Answer:

The disadvantages of fossil fuels are as follows:

• The fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy and once used cannot be renewed.
• Burning of fossil fuels causes air pollution.
• The fossil fuel reserved in the earth are limited and may get exhausted soon.
• Burning of fossil fuels releases acidic oxides which lead to acid rain which affects our water and soil resources.
• Greenhouse gases like CO, (carbon dioxide) are released on burning of fossil fuels.
• Fossil fuels are not burnt completely. They leave ashes after burning.