Fossil Fuel

The video tutorial explains fossil fuels, their formation from ancient plants and animals, and their types: coal, oil, and natural gas. It covers their uses in electricity generation, heating, and transportation. The extraction and refining processes of oil and the characteristics of natural gas are discussed. The video highlights the environmental impact of fossil fuels, emphasizing their non-renewable nature and the necessity for alternative energy sources.

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Water and air

• Decomposed plants and animals

• Minerals and rocks

• Sand and soil

Which of the following is NOT a use of fossil fuels?

• Transportation

• Generating electricity

• Heating homes

• Growing plants

How is oil typically extracted from the ground?

• By scooping with nets

• By mining

• By evaporating water

• By drilling wells

What is added to natural gas to help detect leaks?

• A bitter taste

• A chemical that smells like rotten eggs

• A sweet fragrance

• A bright color

Why is there a need to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels are too cheap

• Fossil fuels are renewable

• Fossil fuels are non-renewable and polluting

• Fossil fuels are abundant