Fossil Fuels Quiz

What is one major effect of burning fossil fuels?

• It helps plants grow

• It cleans the air

• It produces harmful gases

• It creates fresh water

What is the name of the harmful gas that causes global warming?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

• Helium

• Nitrogen

How does burning fossil fuels affect the air we breathe?

• It makes the air fresher

• It pollutes the air with smoke and harmful chemicals

• It has no effect on the air

• It makes the air smell nice

What are fossil fuels?

• Renewable energy sources like wind and solar power

• Energy sources made from ancient plants and animals

• Modern batteries used in electronic devices

• Fuel used in nuclear power plants

Which of the following is a type of fossil fuel?

• Water

• Coal

• Wind

• Sunlight

What is an effect of global warming caused by burning fossil fuels?

• Decreased rainfall

• Rising sea levels

• More snow in the deserts

• Less sunshine

What happens to the Earth's temperature when we burn a lot of fossil fuels?

• It gets colder

• It stays the same

• It gets warmer

• It freezes

Which of these is a clean alternative to fossil fuels?

• Solar power

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

Why is it important to use less fossil fuel?

• To make cars go faster

• To reduce pollution and protect the environment

• To produce more smoke

• To increase electricity bills

What can we do to help reduce the use of fossil fuels?

• Use more plastic products

• Leave lights on all the time

• Ride a bike or walk instead of using a car

• Burn more coal