Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Effect and Climate Change

Fossil fuels such as petroleum are formed from .

• Organisms that  died millions of years ago.

• When humans mix certain chemicals together.

• As metamorphic rock forms.

• From volcanic activity

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Which of the following are fossil fuels?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

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The primary use of fossil fuels is (a)   .

• Farming
• Energy Production
• Food Production
• Agriculture

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What is a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels?

(a)  

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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What is the primary method of extracting petroleum (oil) from the ground?

(a)  

• Mining

• Drilling
• Harvesting

• Digging

Fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource because

• They are produced rapidly
• They are found everywhere
• They take millions of years to form
• They can be easily replaced

What role does carbon dioxide play in climate change?

• It decreases global temperatures

• It retains heat in the Earth's atmosphere

• It purifies the air

• It boosts nitrogen levels

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Look at the image: Coal is form by dead decaying plants and animals​ (a)   whereas, petroleum (oil) formed in​ (b)  

• Desert environments.

• Mountainous regions.

• in swampy, forested areas.
• shallow seas and oceans floors

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What types of conditions led to the formation of oil?

• High pressure

• Rapid cooling and freezing

• High Temperatures (Heat)

• Millions of years

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Match the following climate study tools with their significance.

• Thermometers

• It measures current temperature

• Oceanographic instruments

• It provides evidence of past climate changes

• Data on the air trapped in ice cores

• It shows ocean currents

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