Fossils to Fuel: The Journey of Energy Through Time

The video explains the formation and significance of fossils, coal, and petroleum, highlighting their roles as energy sources. It discusses the unsustainable nature of fossil fuels and introduces solar energy as a sustainable alternative.

What are fossils primarily composed of?

• Water and soil

• Modern plant materials

• Skeletal remains of ancient organisms

• Minerals and rocks

How is coal formed over millions of years?

• By compressing layers of sand

• Through volcanic activity

• By the accumulation of ocean sediments

• From trees buried in swamps under heat and pressure

What is the primary source of energy stored in coal?

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Solar energy

• Nuclear energy

What is the main difference between coal and petroleum formation?

• Coal is formed from trees, petroleum from sea creatures

• Coal is formed from sea creatures, petroleum from trees

• Coal and petroleum are formed in the same way

• Coal is formed under water, petroleum on land

Why is it important to use fossil fuels judiciously?

• They are inexpensive and abundant

• They are infinite and will never run out

• They are finite and cause pollution

• They are renewable resources

What is a major environmental concern associated with burning fossil fuels?

• Water pollution

• Air pollution

• Soil erosion

• Noise pollution

What is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels for generating electricity?

• Coal energy

• Solar energy

• Petroleum energy

• Nuclear energy

How do solar cookers utilize solar energy?

• By converting sunlight into wind energy

• By focusing sunlight on a food container

• By storing sunlight in batteries

• By using mirrors to reflect sunlight

What is the role of solar cells in sustainable energy?

• They convert solar energy into electricity

• They produce energy from water

• They store wind energy

• They generate heat from coal

What is the primary source of energy for both plants and solar technology?

• Water

• Geothermal

• Wind

• Sun