Fossil Fuels Quiz

What are fossil fuels?

• Remains of organisms that lived long ago

• Newly formed rocks

• Artificially created energy sources

• Minerals found in the ocean

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Petroleum

• Solar energy

How did coal form?

• From volcanic ash

• From ocean water

• From sand and gravel

• From dead plants

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Which country is the greatest producer of petroleum?

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• China

• Russia

What is a major disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They harm the environment

• They are easy to find

• They are renewable

• They are unlimited

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What is the greenhouse effect?

• Warming of the Earth's atmosphere

• Formation of new fossil fuels

• Cooling of the Earth's atmosphere

• Increase in plant growth

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What is acid rain?

• Rain that is used for cleaning

• Rain that contains harmful gases

• Rain that is safe to drink

• Rain that helps plants grow

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Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?

• Wind power

• Solar energy

• Fossil fuels

• Hydroelectric power

What is one alternative to using fossil fuels for cars?

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Electricity

• Gasoline

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Which country has the largest reserves of natural gas?

• Russia

• United States

• Saudi Arabia

• China