Fossil Fuels

What is an example of natural gas?

• The flame on your stove is an example of natural gas.

• A burning candle is an example of natural gas.

• The smoke from a campfire is an example of natural gas.

• The heat from a coal fire is an example of natural gas.

What is oil?

• A renewable energy source derived from plants.

• A fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean.

• A type of mineral found in rocks.

• A synthetic liquid produced in laboratories.

What kinds of particles are needed in marine mud for fossil fuels to form?

• Mostly decaying organisms.

• Sand and gravel particles.

• Plastic waste materials.

• Mineral-rich sediments.

What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, oil, and natural gas

• Coal, oil, and uranium

• Natural gas, oil, and solar

• Coal, wind, and natural gas

What is the role of heat and pressure in fossil fuel formation?

• Heat and pressure transform organic material into fossil fuels over time.

• Heat and pressure cause fossil fuels to evaporate into the atmosphere.

• Heat and pressure are irrelevant to fossil fuel formation.

• Heat and pressure only affect the color of fossil fuels.

How do fossil fuels impact the environment?

• They have no effect on the environment.

• They can lead to pollution and contribute to climate change.

• They improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gases.

• They are a renewable source of energy.

What must be present for fossil fuels to form?

• Living organisms and sunlight

• Dead organisms, layers of sediment, and heat & pressure over time.

• Minerals and water

• Air and volcanic activity

What is the process of extracting fossil fuels called?

• Drilling or mining

• Refining

• Combustion

• Extraction

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

• They are abundant and can be easily replaced.

• They take millions of years to form and are being consumed faster than they can be replaced.

• They are found in unlimited quantities in nature.

• They can be regenerated within a human lifetime.

What are fossil fuels?

• Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

• A type of renewable energy derived from wind and solar power.

• Synthetic materials created in laboratories for industrial use.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust for construction purposes.