Fossil Fuels

How are fossil fuels formed?

• From the remains of rocks and minerals exposed to water and air over thousands of years.

• From the remains of plastic waste and industrial pollutants compressed over centuries.

• From the remains of dead plants and animals exposed to heat and pressure over millions of years.

• From the remains of ancient aliens buried deep underground.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Electricity, biomass, and biofuels

• Wood, nuclear, and geothermal

• Wind, solar, and hydroelectric

Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago?

• Solar power

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Diamond

• Wind energy

What is the most common method of extracting coal from the ground?

• Drilling into the ground

• Using explosives to blow up the coal

• Harvesting coal from the ocean floor

• Surface mining or underground mining

What are the environmental impacts of extracting fossil fuels?

• Reduced air pollution

• Increased biodiversity

• Air pollution, water contamination, habitat destruction, and greenhouse gas emissions

• Enhanced water quality

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How do fossil fuels contribute to air pollution?

• Burning fossil fuels purifies the air

• Burning fossil fuels releases pollutants into the air.

• Fossil fuels reduce the amount of pollutants in the air

• Fossil fuels have no impact on air pollution

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What are some alternative sources of energy that can be used instead of fossil fuels?

• Solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass

• Electric, diesel, gasoline

• Coal, natural gas, oil

• Nuclear, biofuels, tar sands

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What are the long-term consequences of using fossil fuels as the primary source of energy?

• Improved air quality

• Environmental degradation, climate change, air pollution, health issues, and resource depletion

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity

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Why are fossil fuels nonrenewable resources?

• They cannot be replaced within a short period of time.

• They are natural resources.

• They formed a long time ago.

• They can be replaced easily.

Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago?

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Fire Wood

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