Unit 9 - Fossil Fuels: Types, Formation and the Environment (B)

What are fossil fuels primarily derived from?

• Ancient marine organisms

• Modern plants

• Freshwater fish

• Recent animal remains

What process is used to extract natural gas from the ground?

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Distillation

• Combustion

• Filtration

Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?

• Anthracite

• Bituminous

• Lignite

• Peat

What are petrochemicals derived from?

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar energy

What is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels mentioned in the text?

• Solar power

• Nuclear power

• Diesel fuel

• Natural gas

What is the primary use of crude oil?

• Producing petrochemicals

• Generating solar energy

• Creating wind power

• Building hydroelectric dams

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What is the role of renewable energy sources?

• Offer sustainable options

• Increase fossil fuel reliance

• Decrease energy efficiency

• Enhance greenhouse gas emissions

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Compare and contrast the formation of coal with that of crude oil. What are the main differences in the origins of these two fossil fuels?

• Both are formed from ancient marine organisms.

• Coal is formed from ancient plants, while crude oil is from marine organisms.

• Both are formed from volcanic activity.

• Coal is formed from modern plants, while crude oil is from ancient plants.

Discuss the environmental consequences of using coal. How do these consequences weigh against its abundance?

• Coal has no environmental consequences.

• Coal use leads to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Coal use improves air quality.

• Coal use reduces greenhouse gases.

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What are some products derived from petrochemicals, and why are they essential in our everyday lives?

• Petrochemicals are used only in agriculture.

• Petrochemicals are used to make plastics, essential for many products.

• Petrochemicals are used only in construction.

• Petrochemicals are used only in food production.

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