Fossil Fuels

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What is a fossil fuel?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen, used as energy sources.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas.

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What type of energy is produced by a turbine?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is one advantage of using coal as an energy source?

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Coal is cheap and requires relatively little refinement.

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What is fracking?

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Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a method used to extract oil and gas from underground by injecting high-pressure fluid.

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Which of the following is NOT an additive to fracking fluid?

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Salts.

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What is the primary use of oil in the economy?

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Transportation.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is the process of refining oil?

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Refining oil is the process of separating crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and other petrochemicals.

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What is natural gas primarily composed of?

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Natural gas is primarily composed of methane (CH4).