Multiple choice

Which term describes the burning of fossil fuels?

  1. Combustion

  2. Consumption

  3. Deposition

  4. Respiration

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Combustion is the chemical reaction of a substance with oxygen, releasing heat and often carbon dioxide, which is exactly what happens when fossil fuels are burned. The other options refer to biological or geological processes.