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Which of the following accurately describes the use of fossil fuels for energy?

Standard 3a

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At the present rate, we will run out of fossil fuels in about 250 years.

Burning fossil fuels releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Fossil fuels account for only 40 percent of the electricity generated in the United States.

All of the above

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Step-by-step explanation:

I think it all of the above

User Keosha
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Answer:

All of the above.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Fossil fuels are the fuels that are generated from the remains of extinct animals.
  • They are the main source of energy nowadays.
  • They are starting to becoming so used up that at the present rate, we will run out of them in about 250 years.
  • Burning them releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that results in global warming.
  • Fossil fuels account for only 40 percent of the electricity generated in the US.


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