Question

question: why does burning fossil fuels have negative consequences for the planet? answer options: select one of four it releases so₂, causing climate change. it releases co₂, causing climate change. it releases no₂, causing climate change. it releases o₂, causing climate change.

Explanation:

Burning fossil fuels (like coal, oil, gas) mainly releases carbon dioxide ($\ce{CO_2}$). $\ce{CO_2}$ is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, leading to climate change. $\ce{SO_2}$ and $\ce{NO_2}$ cause air pollution (acid rain) but are not the primary drivers of climate change from fossil fuel burning. $\ce{O_2}$ is needed for combustion, not released as a main by - product of burning fossil fuels.

Answer:

B. It releases $\ce{CO_2}$, causing climate change.