Wednesday Bellwork

Front

Fossil fuel burning releases large amounts of _______________.

Back

carbon dioxide

Front

This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid.

Back

oil

Front

Which is the cleanest burning fossil fuel?

Back

Natural gas

Front

A resource that is used faster than we can replace it is known as a ______________.

Back

non renewable resource

Front

Which is NOT an environmental cost associated with the use of coal?

Back

Creation of highly radioactive waste

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

Front

Name three types of fossil fuels.

Back

Coal, oil, natural gas.

Front

What is the primary environmental concern with burning fossil fuels?

Back

It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

Front

What is natural gas primarily composed of?

Back

Methane (CH4).

Front

What is the process of extracting fossil fuels from the earth called?

Back

Mining or drilling.