Types of fossil fuels

Types of fossil fuels

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How do Fossil fuels form?

Multiple Choice

Coal is obtained by_____

• Mining

• Drilling

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List two advantages of coal

Open Ended

List two disadvantages of coal

Multiple Choice

Oil is obtained by_____

• Drilling

• Mining

Open Ended

List two products that we make using petroleum

Multiple Choice

Oil is usually found in _________

• Limestone and sandstone

• Quartz

• Granite

Multiple Choice

In primary oil extraction, Oil rise to the surface due to ________

• pumping chemicals

• pumping water

• Natural pressure

Multiple Choice

In secondary extraction, gasses such as _________ are pumped beneath oil deposits to force the oil to the surface.

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Both

Multiple Choice

True or False:

We can use crude oil with any processing to generate electricity in factories.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The main component of natural gas is ________

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Carbon monoxide

Disadvantages of natural gas

 Natural gas is a non-renewable source of energy.

 Burning gas produces carbon dioxide gas.

 Burning gas can pollute the air.

Open Ended

List one advantage and one disadvantage of natural gas

Obtaining natural gas 

 Pockets of natural gas are often located above oil or coal deposits.

Uses of natural gas 

Appliances such as:

Water heaters

Stoves

Clothes dryers

Generate electricity

Natural gas goes into products such as paints, plastics, dyes, and fertilizers

Open Ended

List two uses of natural gas