Coal Oil and Natural Gas Quiz

What is a fuel?

• A type of rock that contains oil

• A type of animal that lived long ago

• A substance that is burned to release its stored energy

• A type of plant that formed coal

What are fossil fuels made from?

• Volcanic rocks

• Meteorites from outer space

• Decayed plants and animals

• Artificial chemicals

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How is coal grouped?

• Heavy or light

• Hard or soft

• Black or white

• Solid or liquid

What are oil and natural gas formed from?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Chemical reactions in the earth's core

• Remains of simple animals and plants

• Artificial manufacturing processes

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What are gasoline and diesel fuel made from?

• Oil

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Water

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What is the main product made from natural gas?

• Butane

• Ethane

• Propane

• Methane

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Are coal, oil, and natural gas renewable resources?

• No, they are non-renewable resources

• Yes, they are renewable resources

• They can be renewable if managed properly

• It depends on the location

What is the process that changed the remains of tiny organisms to oil and natural gas?

• Chemical reactions in the air

• Low pressures and temperatures

• High pressures and temperatures

• Biological decomposition

Which type of coal was formed most recently?

• Black coals

• Hard coals

• Brown coals

• Soft coals

What is the gas that is burned in most stoves?

• Methane

• Propane

• Butane

• Ethane