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Burning fossil fuels involves releasing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere at a rate that is much faster than the carbon cycle can remove it.

Is the previous statement true or false?

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Answer:

true

Step-by-step explanation:

because the energy that comes from burning fossil fuels is converted into electricity and heat in power plants. When fossils are burned, carbon and hydrogen react with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) during this reaction heat is produced