Exploring the Impact of Fossil Fuels

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Modern plant material

• Preserved remains of ancient plants and algae

• Synthetic chemicals

• Minerals and rocks

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How was coal formed?

• From dead plant material in swamps

• From volcanic ash

• From ocean sediments

• From the remains of microscopic algae

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What are the main components of hydrocarbons found in fossil fuels?

• Carbon and oxygen

• Hydrogen and nitrogen

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Carbon and hydrogen

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Which of the following is NOT a common use of fossil fuels?

• Growing crops

• Heating

• Transportation

• Electricity generation

Which household item is NOT typically made from petroleum?

• Wooden furniture

• Football

• Plastic bottles

• Cellphones

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What is a major environmental concern associated with extracting fossil fuels?

• Decreased carbon dioxide levels

• Destruction of land, water, and air

• Increased plant growth

• Improved air quality

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What gas is produced when fossil fuels are burned?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Methane

• Oxygen

What is the effect of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• No effect

• Increased rainfall

• Warming of the Earth

• Cooling of the Earth

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What percentage of CO₂ emissions is absorbed by the ocean?

• 10%

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

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What is a key characteristic of fossil fuels that poses a challenge for future energy needs?

• They are easy to extract

• They are renewable resources

• They are nonrenewable resources

• They are abundant

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