Question

fossil fuels are energy from ancient plants and animals. fossil fuels must be burned to release the potential chemical energy.
disadvantages of fossil fuels

• releases pollution
• non - renewable resource
• takes millions of years to replenish
• destroys the environment when the area is mined

choose the correct answer
what is a disadvantage of fossil fuels?
they can be transported easily.
it destroys the environment when fossil fuels are mined from the earth.
(the last option is partially visible: they provide a large amount of energy)

Explanation:

To determine the disadvantage of fossil fuels, we analyze the options:

• "They can be transported easily" is an advantage, not a disadvantage.
• "It destroys the environment when fossil fuels are mined from the Earth" matches the listed disadvantage "Destroys the environment when the area is mined" from the provided information about fossil fuel disadvantages.
• The third option (partially visible) about providing a large amount of energy is an advantage.

Answer:

The option "It destroys the environment when fossil fuels are mined from the Earth."