Question

How do fossil fuels play a role in the carbon cycle?(1 point)
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Answer 1

Fossil fuels play a role in the carbon cycle by releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere when they are burned for energy. This carbon dioxide was originally absorbed from the atmosphere by plants and other organisms millions of years ago and stored as carbon in the fossil fuels. When the fossil fuels are burned, this stored carbon is released back into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide, contributing to the greenhouse effect and climate change.