What Are the Drawbacks of Using Fossil Fuels for Energy

question 15

Multiple Choice

What are the drawbacks of using fossil fuels for energy?

• A) Fossil fuels are rare and difficult to find.
• B) Fossil fuels require millions of years to form.
• C) Retrieving fossil fuels disrupts and damages habitats.
• D) Fossil fuels are relatively expensive.
• E) Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants and greenhouse gases.

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