The major fossil fuels differ in the amount of carbon dioxide they emit into the atmosphere when burned.From worst to least,these are
A)coal,natural gas,and oil.
B)coal,oil,and natural gas.
C)oil,natural gas,and coal.
D)natural gas,oil,and coal.

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Coal is the worst fossil fuel as it emits the highest amount of carbon dioxide when burnt, followed by oil and then natural gas. Hence, the correct order from worst to least is coal, oil, and natural gas. Option B is the only one with this order.

The Major Fossil Fuels Differ in the Amount of Carbon