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How do fossil fuels contribute to pollution? Commet.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Fossil Fuels**: Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals. They primarily consist of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, and hydrocarbons. 2. **Combustion Process**: When fossil fuels are burned (combusted), they react with oxygen in the air. This process can lead to the formation of various pollutants depending on the completeness of the combustion. 3. **Formation of Carbon Monoxide**: In cases of incomplete combustion, carbon from the fossil fuels reacts with oxygen to form carbon monoxide (CO). This is a harmful gas that can lead to health issues and contributes to air pollution. ...
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  2. Mention any three things we can do in our day to day lives to help con...

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  3. How do fossil fuels contribute to pollution? Commet.

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  4. During fractional distillation of petroleum, different components cond...

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  5. Explain these points given below. Coke is sometimes perferred over c...

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  6. Explain these points given below. Increase in carbon dioxide content...

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  7. Explain these points given below. The process of formation of coal in...

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  8. What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels? Give three poin...

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  9. Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process...

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  10. How do oil spills harm the environment? Comment.

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  11. How does acid rain cause soil infertility? Justify Your answer.

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  12. Explain how global warming does melt the polar ice caps.

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  13. Do you think it is justified to call coal, crude oil and natural gas n...

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  14. Which fossil fuel is an environment friendly fuel? Describe how it has...

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  15. State few advises given by PCRA for saving petrol and diesel. Explain ...

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  16. What are petrolcheimicals? Give two classes of petrochemicals.

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  17. How will renewable energy helps to restore the environment?

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  18. What is the imporance of energy conservation?

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  19. What do you understand by reservoir rock?

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  20. Explain why the layer of petroleum is above the water.

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