Burning fossil fuels results in a net increase in the amount of CO₂ released into the atmosphere because ____. A)it releases more CO₂ than burning renewable fuels such as wood B)photosynthetic organisms cannot recapture all of the CO₂ emitted by the burning of fossil fuels C)it releases CO₂ but burning renewable fuels such as wood does not D)the release of CO₂ is exacerbated by the production of CO₂ during photorespiration E)the reactions that release energy and CO₂ from organic molecules differ from the reactions of aerobic respiration

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Fossil fuels are composed of ancient organic matter that has been stored in the Earth's crust for millions of years. When these fuels are burned, they release carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases, including carbon monoxide (CO) and CO₂. While photosynthetic organisms can recapture some CO2, they cannot recapture all of the CO₂ emitted by burning fossil fuels. This results in a net increase in the amount of CO₂ released into the atmosphere.

​Burning Fossil Fuels Results in a Net Increase in the Amount

Burning Fossil Fuels Results in a Net Increase in the Amount