Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding nonrenewable fuel resources?
A) Burning these nonrenewable fuels contributes to global warming.
B) Burning these nonrenewable fuels contributes to acid rain.
C) Extracting and transporting these fuels has negative ecological impacts.
D) Oil harms species when it leaks from pipelines, ships, or wells.
E) Nonrenewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases.

Question

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding nonrenewable fuel resources?  
A) Burning these nonrenewable fuels contributes to global warming.
B) Burning these nonrenewable fuels contributes to acid rain.
C) Extracting and transporting these fuels has negative ecological impacts.
D) Oil harms species when it leaks from pipelines, ships, or wells.
E) Nonrenewable energy sources do not produce greenhouse gases.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Nonrenewable energy sources do produce greenhouse gases, so statement E is not correct. Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming.

Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct Regarding Nonrenewable