Fossil Fuel Formation & Photosynthesis

Animal remains

Volcanic eruptions

Meteorite impact

Remains of plants and trees

10,000 years

Millions of years

A few days

100 years

Methane-CH4

Hydrogen-H

Carbon Dioxide-CO2

Oxygen-O2

At the Earth's core

On the surface of the ocean

Underground rock formations

In the clouds

Reduced air pollution

Air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, acid rain, and water pollution.

Increased oxygen levels

Enhanced biodiversity

Habitat destruction through sustainable land management practices

Habitat destruction through wildlife protection and preservation

Habitat destruction through reforestation and conservation efforts

Habitat destruction through land clearing and infrastructure development

Oxygen, helium, argon, and neon

Lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium

Water vapor, methane, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen

Carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter

Atmosphere

Biosphere

Hydrosphere

Geosphere

As pure carbon (C)

As carbon monoxide (CO)

As carbon dioxide (CO₂)

As methane (CH₄)

Atmopshere

Biosphere

Hydrosphere

Geosphere