Fossil Fuel Overuse

According to a new report by Frederica Perera, the harmful effects of fossil fuels use are considerably worse for _____ than _____.

• adults, children

• children, babies

• the elderly, children

• children, adults

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

What are fossil fuels made of?

• shredded tree bark

• remains of dead plants and animals

• acid collected from rain

• plastics

Which of the following is NOT a main type of fossil fuel?

• natural gas

• wood

• oil

• coal

How is coal obtained?

• mined from the earth

• extracted by drills

• trapped between layers

• found at the bottom of the ocean

When fossil fuels are burned, they release...

• plastics.

• carbon dioxide gas.

• greenhouse gas.

• climate change.

Exposure to air pollution from fossil fuels can lead to all of these except...

• viral meningitis.

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

• a lower IQ.

• developmental delays.

Climate change can lead to...

• ice forming in the Arctic.

• reduced immune system function.

• extreme weather events.

• reduced ocean levels.

What is one way that the article suggests individuals can help to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

• Never leave the water running while you brush your teeth.

• Fly instead of drive.

• Purchase cars that use electricity instead of gasoline.

• Recycle newspapers, bottles, and cans.