Topic 6.3 and 6.4 - Quizizz

Multiple Choice

What are two of the most common fuel sources in developing nations, and what are some environmental impacts associated with their use?

• Wood and charcoal; deforestation and habitat loss

• Coal and oil; air pollution

• Natural gas and propane; greenhouse gas emissions

• Solar and wind; land use changes

Multiple Choice

Why are wood and charcoal considered important fuel sources in developing nations?

• Because they are renewable and easily accessible

• Because they are the cleanest sources of energy

• Because they are expensive and rare

• Because they require advanced technology to use

Multiple Choice

Which type of coal has the highest energy density and quality?

• Lignite

• Bituminous

• Anthracite

• Peat

Multiple Choice

Natural gas reserves are often found in conjunction with:

• Wind farms

• Coal mines

• Oil fields

• Uranium deposits

Multiple Choice

What is the main component of natural gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about crude oil extraction is correct?

• Crude oil is extracted by burning it in a furnace.

• Crude oil is extracted by drilling through rock layers and pumping it.

• Crude oil is extracted by mixing it with water and sand.

• Crude oil is extracted by separating it from coal.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a fractionating column in the distillation process?

• To cool the vapours

• To separate components based on boiling points

• To mix the components

• To add impurities

Multiple Choice

Which country is NOT among the top four for coal reserves?

• US

• Russia

• China

• Saudi Arabia

Multiple Select

The benefits of hydraulic fracturing & horizontal drilling include

• less land area & habitat destroyed while extracting fossil fuels

• increased domestic energy supply

• eliminates possibility of oil contaminating local water supplies

• provides unlimited oil and natural gas supply

Multiple Choice

Which country has the world's largest oil sands reserve, and how does this impact global crude oil supply?

• Canada; it extends the world's supply of crude oil

• Saudi Arabia; it decreases the world's supply of crude oil

• Russia; it has no impact on global supply

• USA; it limits the world's supply of crude oil