Fossil Fuels --15 question

What are the three main types of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Solar, wind, and hydroelectric

• Biomass, nuclear, and geothermal

• Hydrogen, ethanol, and biodiesel

How does the text describe the greenhouse effect?

• It is a process that cools the earth's surface.

• It is a process that traps heat in the atmosphere, warming the earth.

• It is a process that reduces carbon dioxide levels.

• It is a process that increases oxygen levels in the atmosphere.

What is the impact of burning fossil fuels on the climate, according to the text?

• It reduces the earth's temperature.

• It contributes to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide gases.

• It increases the earth's oxygen levels.

• It has no impact on the climate.

Analyze how the Industrial Revolution influenced the use of fossil fuels.

• It decreased the need for fossil fuels.

• It increased the demand for fossil fuels as machines required powerful energy sources.

• It had no impact on fossil fuel usage.

• It led to the discovery of renewable energy sources.

Determine the meaning of "non-renewable" as used in the text.

• Resources that can be replenished quickly

• Resources that will eventually run out

• Resources that are always available

• Resources that are man-made

What is the effect of carbon dioxide gases on human health as mentioned in the text?

• They improve respiratory health.

• They have no effect on human health.

• They harm human health, especially in children.

• They increase the immune system's strength.

What are some renewable energy sources mentioned in the text?

• Coal and oil

• Wind and solar power

• Natural gas and nuclear power

• Biomass and fossil fuels

Analyze the impact of word choice on the tone of the text when discussing the urgency of switching to renewable energy.

• The word choice creates a relaxed tone.

• The word choice creates a sense of urgency and concern.

• The word choice creates a humorous tone.

• The word choice creates a tone of indifference.

What are the potential effects of climate change on natural ecosystems as described in the text?

• It stabilizes animal habitats.

• It destroys animal habitats.

• It has no effect on natural ecosystems.

• It increases biodiversity.

Determine two central ideas in the text and analyze their development.

• Fossil fuels are beneficial; renewable energy is unnecessary.

• Fossil fuels are harmful; renewable energy is essential for the future.

• Climate change is a myth; fossil fuels are unlimited.

• Renewable energy is harmful; fossil fuels are safe.