Question

What are two negative effects on the carbon cycle of burning coal? Explain your answer in terms of resources and climate change.

Answer 1

1. The gases being released into the air are damaging the ozone layer which means the heat from the sun can not be released from the atmosphere and earth
2. Coal is non reusable therefore we will eventually run out of it so then what will we do for energy ?

Answer 2

The burning of fossil fuels like coal discharges carbon dioxide that takes part in the rise of global warming. The burning of coal discharges harmful wastes like sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, sulfuric acids, nitrogen dioxide, ash, and arsenic, which further results in acid rain. The burning of fossil fuels results in air pollution.