Fossil Fuels Quiz

What is a fossil fuel?

• An energy source formed from ancient plants and organisms

• A type of rock

• A type of mineral

• A type of animal

How long ago were fossil fuels formed?

• 10,000 years ago

• 362-286 million years ago

• 1 million years ago

• 100 years ago

What was coal formed from?

• Ferns, plants, and trees

• Ice

• Volcanic eruptions

• Dinosaurs

Why are fossil fuels sought after as energy sources?

• Because they are the world's dominant energy source

• Because they are rare

• Because they are colorful

• Because they are cold

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?

• Because they are made of plastic

• Because they are constantly replenished

• Because they take millions of years to form

• Because they are easy to find

What is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?

• Solar energy

• Hydropower

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

What do fossil fuels cause in terms of climate change?

• They cause cooling

• They cause rain

• They cause no change

• They cause warming

What has triggered society to look at alternate sources of energy?

• The depletion of fossil fuels

• The low cost of fossil fuels

• The smell of fossil fuels

• The abundance of fossil fuels

What are fossil fuels used to make, besides energy?

• Only electricity

• A variety of common products

• Only cosmetics

• Only transport fuels

What causes geopolitical issues related to fossil fuels?

• Their abundance

• Their scarcity (rarity)

• Their smell

• Their color