How do fossil fuels play a role in the carbon cycle?

• Fossil fuels require a lot of carbon to burn, which releases carbon into the atmosphere.
• Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them returns carbon to the soil.
• Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere.
• Fossil fuels require a lot of carbon to burn, which takes carbon out of the atmosphere.

• Fossil fuels are rich in carbon, and burning them releases carbon into the atmosphere.