The burning of fossil fuels decreased pressure on the land and increaded the power of Great Britain, whereas in China and India, which appeared more advanced and to have more land, fell behind in the 19th century.
False. The burning of fossil fuels did contribute to the industrialization and increased power of Great Britain in the 19th century, but it was not the sole reason for their advancement. Additionally, China and India did not necessarily fall behind solely because they appeared to have more land. There were a variety of factors that contributed to the differing levels of development and power among these regions during the 19th century.
