Question

Which sentence from the article shows the MAIN
problem with fossil fuels?

A- There is no way to know how much coal, oil
and natural gas lie buried within the Earth.

B- These were accumulations of oil and gas that
couldn't be obtained through traditional drilling
techniques

C- The burning of fossil fuels creates carbon
dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

D- Plastics and many other products include
fossil fuels in their recipes.

Answer 1

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Fossil fuels produce large quantities of carbon dioxide when burned. Carbon emissions trap heat in the atmosphere and lead to climate change. In the United States, the burning of fossil fuels, particularly for the power and transportation sectors, accounts for about three-quarters of our carbon emissions