Fuel sources

Which energy source does not come directly from an oil well?

• propane

• . electricity

• heating oil

• Natural gas

Which phase change occurs when propane or natural gas are placed under pressure?

• liquid to gas

• gas to liquid

• solid to liquid

• liquid to solid

The majority of electricity in the US is produced using:

• nuclear power

• wind power

• solar energy

• fossil fuels

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) produced from burning fossil fuels may be responsible for:

• cooling oceans

• smog

• breathing problems

• global warming

Heating oil is usually:

• stored in above ground tanks

• delivered to homes through a series of pipelines

• purchased at a gas station

• purchased at hardware stores or home centers

Natural gas is most often transported using:

• large ships

• a network of pipelines

• semi trucks

• in personal vehicles

A barrel of oil contains:

• a barrel of gasoline

• a barrel of natural gas

• a barrel of propane

• a variety of oil based products

Propane is used:

• mostly for grilling

• for water heating

• when a natural gas supply is not available

• because it contains more energy per/gallon

LP stands for:

• liquefied petroleum

• low pressure

• line power

• less potassium

The best short-term solution to dealing with fossil fuel use in the US is:

• switching to wind power

• installing solar panels

• improving conservation & efficiency

• building new nuclear power plants