How do fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

A) Burning them breaks the carbon bonds releasing free carbon.
B) Burning them breaks the sulfur bonds releasing free sulfur.
C) Burning them breaks the nitrogen bonds releasing free nitrogen.
D) They have no significant effect.


Answer: A

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