Question

Humans burn fossil fuels to power transportation, heat homes, and provide electricity for everyday life. Fossil fuels take millions of years to form. When they are burned, they create air pollution that is harmful to the environment and public health. Predict what will happen if people continue to consume these fossil fuels?

A.
These resources are nonrenewable and will be around forever.

B.
These resources are nonrenewable and will eventually disappear.

C.
These resources are renewable and will be around forever.

D.
These resources are renewable and will

Answer 1

B. These resources are nonrenewable and will eventually disappear.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fossil fuels take millions of years to form, but we mine and use them at a rate that is much faster than their replenishment time. That means that, at some point, we will use up all of the available fossil fuels before new ones can be formed.

Answer 2

B.

These resources are nonrenewable and will eventually disappear.

Step-by-step explanation: