List any four dis

Disadvantages of fossil fuels:

(i) Fossil fuels are non-renewable source of energy.

(ii) The burning of fossil fuels produces acidic gases such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. These acidic gases cause acid rain.

(iii) The burning of fossil fuels produces smoke which pollutes the air. (iv) The burning of fossil fuels, especially coal, leaves behind a lot of ash.