Fossil Fuel Formation

What is sedimentary rock?

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A type of rock that forms from the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils and organic material.

• A type of rock that is formed under extreme heat and pressure.

• A type of rock that is primarily composed of crystalline minerals.

What conditions are needed for fossil fuel formation?

• High pressure and high heat

• Low pressure and low heat

• High pressure and low heat

• Low pressure and high heat

What is natural gas?

• A solid fossil fuel used for heating and electricity.

• A gaseous fossil fuel often found alongside oil, used for heating and electricity.

• A liquid fossil fuel primarily used for transportation.

• A renewable energy source derived from plants.

What is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy, which is harnessed from the sun.

• Natural gas, which is extracted from the earth.

• Coal, which is mined from the ground.

• Nuclear energy, which is generated from uranium.

What are the uses of fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels are primarily used for transportation, electricity generation, heating, and as raw materials for various products.

• Fossil fuels are mainly used for recreational activities and entertainment.

• Fossil fuels are only used for cooking and heating purposes.

• Fossil fuels are exclusively used in the manufacturing of plastics.

What are fossil fuels?

• Renewable energy sources derived from solar power.

• Non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

• Energy sources that are created from modern agricultural practices.

• Sustainable energy sources that can be replenished naturally.

What are the main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Solar, wind, and hydro

• Uranium, thorium, and plutonium

• Wood, peat, and biomass

What is the process of cementation?

• The process of melting rocks to form magma.

• The process of sediments being compacted and glued together to form sedimentary rock.

• The process of eroding rocks into smaller particles.

• The process of transforming sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

What are the environmental impacts of using fossil fuels?

• Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased biodiversity and ecosystem health

• Reduction in renewable energy sources

• Improved air quality and climate stability

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?

• Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, while non-renewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.

• Renewable energy is more expensive than non-renewable energy.

• Non-renewable energy is always cleaner than renewable energy.

• Renewable energy sources are limited to solar and wind only.