PROCESSES THAT RELEASE CARBON DIOXIDE INTO THE ATMOSPHERE
Combustion of Fossil Fuels: The burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas for energy production is a major source of carbon dioxide emissions. These fuels contain carbon compounds, and when they are burned, carbon dioxide is…
CARBON DIOXIDE
Carbon (IV) oxide, also known as carbon dioxide (CO2), is a chemical compound composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms. It is a colorless, odorless gas that is naturally present in the Earth’s atmosphere and is essential to…
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