Understanding Fossil Fuels

What period did fossil fuels primarily form?

• Jurassic

• Carboniferous

• Cretaceous

• Triassic

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

• Biomass

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

What type of organisms contributed to the formation of oil?

• Large animals

• Land plants

• Zoo plankton and algae

• Insects

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?

• They can regenerate quickly

• They are man-made

• They form over millions of years

• They are unlimited

What environmental concern is primarily associated with the use of fossil fuels?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Ozone depletion

• Photodegradation

• Nitrogen fixation

Which fossil fuel is formed from ferns, plants, and trees?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Peat

• Oil

What additional challenges arise from extracting unconventional fossil fuel reserves?

• Fewer safety concerns

• Decreased company profits

• Environmental and safety concerns

• Lower costs