Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 6 - Sections 6.1-6.10 - Exercises - Review Questions - Page 287: 31

Answer

Three major environmental problems associated with fossil fuel combustion are air pollution, acid rain, and global warming.

Work Step by Step

Aside from the environmental concerns that arise with the combustion of fossil fuels, the collection process can also be damaging to the local environment. There have also been large-scale environmental disasters such as oil spills in the ocean that cause widespread, uncontrolled damage. Additionally, they are a non-renewable resource.
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