Burning fossil fuels creates energy because
a. of electromagnetism
b. the stored energy in the carbon-based fossil fuel is converted from sunlight through photosynthesis
c. oil has super powers
d. the potential energy of all the pressure put into the fossil fuels is being released
e. of gravity

Respuesta :

Answer:

d. the potential energy of all the pressure put into the fossil fuels is being released

Explanation:

because,

When combustion takes place, the hydrocarbons present in the fossil fuel creates energy. The heat that is used to burn fossil fuels cause molecules of carbon and hydrogen to react and produce large amount of energy.