Reducing Fossil Fuels Quiz

What are fossil fuels?

• Natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas

• Materials like plastic and polyester

• Renewable energy sources like wind and solar

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

• They cannot be replaced once used

• They are expensive to produce

• They can be reused after burning

What is a major reason to reduce the use of fossil fuels?

• To save money

• To protect the environment

• To avoid running out of natural resources

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What is one effect of burning fossil fuels?

• It releases carbon into the atmosphere

• It makes the Earth cooler

• It reduces pollution

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What materials are made using fossil fuels?

• Plastic and polyester

• Food and clothing

• Wood and glass

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What does “thermostat” mean?

• A device that controls the temperature of a house

• A machine that burns natural gas

• A tool used to measure air quality

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What is an “alternative” to using fossil fuels?

• A new way to burn coal

• A different option, like using renewable energy

• Using more electricity from power plants

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What does “commuters” mean in the passage?

• People who travel to work or school

• People who build power plants

• People who study climate change

What does “renewable” mean?

• Something that can be replaced or replenished

• Something that is expensive and rare

• A type of nonrenewable resource

What is the meaning of “climate change”?

• A sudden increase in fossil fuel usage

• A long-term shift in global weather patterns

• A decrease in the Earth’s temperature

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