[YEAR 7 SCIENCE]: AFL - Fossil Fuels

What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

• wood, peat, and uranium

• solar, wind, and hydroelectric

• diesel, gasoline, and propane

• coal, oil, and natural gas

Which fossil fuel is the most commonly used for electricity generation?

• oil

• coal

• natural gas

• uranium

What are the advantages of using fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels are renewable and will never run out.

• Fossil fuels are cost-effective and do not require expensive infrastructure.

• Fossil fuels are abundant and provide a reliable source of energy.

• Fossil fuels are environmentally friendly and have no negative impact on the planet.

What are the disadvantages of using fossil fuels?

• High cost, limited availability, and environmental damage.

• Air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, depletion of natural resources, and dependence on foreign oil.

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What is the process by which fossil fuels are formed?

• Combustion of organic matter

• Volcanic activity

• Chemical reactions in the Earth's core

• Decomposition of organic matter

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Which alternative energy source is derived from sunlight?

• wind energy

• nuclear energy

• solar energy

• geothermal energy

What is the main advantage of using alternative energy sources?

• Limited availability

• Harmful to the environment

• Cheaper and more cost-effective

• Renewable and sustainable

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What are some examples of renewable energy sources?

• geothermal energy, biomass energy, nuclear power, oil power

• solar power, wind power, coal power, oil power

• solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, biomass energy

• coal power, natural gas power, nuclear power, oil power

What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• Limited supply and non-renewable

• Contributes to climate change and air pollution.

• Expensive and volatile prices

• Requires extensive mining and drilling

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What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the environment?

• Burning fossil fuels helps to preserve natural resources.

• Burning fossil fuels reduces air pollution.

• Burning fossil fuels has no impact on the environment.

• Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases and contributes to global warming and climate change.

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