fossil fuels Flashcards

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what are the three main fossil fuels

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. coal
.oil
. gas

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advantages of fossil fuels

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1) they reliable and they provide energy when we need it.
2) they release a great deal of energy
3) they are abundant and relatively cheap
4) they are extremely versatile/ we can use them for a lot of things

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Disadvantages of fossil fuels

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1) they release a huge amount of carbon dioxide.
2) they are non-renewable.
3) they can also release other pollutants e.g. nitrogen oxides and carbon particles or sulfur dioxide which leads to acid rains.

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