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Which greenhouse gas is emitted when people burn fossil fuels for energy?

A)nitrogen
B)oxygen
C)carbon dioxide
D)helium

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Carbon Dioxide, or C(Sorry I have to put 20 words)
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Answer: the correct answer is-

C) carbon dioxide.

Fossil fuels ( such as oil, coal, and natural gas that are formed by dead remains of life forms like animals and plants) are burnt in order to release the energy that is stored in them. This is also known as combustion and emits carbon dioxide, which is a greenhouse gas and contributes to the major global climate change.

Thus, option C) is the right answer.

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