Advantages and Disadvantages of Fossil Fuels
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All of the following are true of fossil fuels EXCEPT for which answer choice?
Fossil fuels are cleaner sources of energy than geothermal energy.
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At this point in history, fossil fuels are relatively plentiful.
Extracting fossil fuels creates jobs and boosts the economy.
Fossil fuels are relatively cheap to extract.
It takes a very long time for fossil fuels to form.
Explanation
Fossil fuels are notoriously dirty sources of energy, and their pollution is often expensive and/or difficult to control.