Quiz about Fossil Fuels

Question 1

Fossil Fuels are

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fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over million of years

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pieces of rock that have been compacted many times

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rock that contains 50% plant and animal remains

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metamorphic rock

Question 2

Fossil Fuels (choose ALL that apply)

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considered nonrenewable resources

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cause pollution in the atmosphere

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oil, coal and natural gas

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are renewable resources

Question 3

This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid

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oil

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natural gas

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coal

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steam

Question 4

Coal is formed from

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plant remains along with heat and pressure

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rocks

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a factory

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remains of small organisms that lived many millions of years ago in our oceans

Question 5

The flame on your stove is an example of

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natural gas

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coal

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petroleum

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oil

Question 6

The four factors that contribute to the formation of fossil fuels are

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organic matter, high temperatures, time and pressure

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energy, sunlight, food and water

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natural gas, oil, and coal

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plastic, medicine, cosmetics and jewelry

Question 7

What conditions are needed to form coal?

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Heat and pressure

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Heat

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Moisture and pressure

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Cool and moist

Question 8

Fossil Fuels formed over long periods of time after particles in water settled to the sea floor and formed marine mud.  What kinds of particles needed to be present in the marine mud in order for fossil fuels to form.

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Mostly decaying organisms

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Mostly sand and a few small bits of wood

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Mostly lava and a few sedimentary rocks

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Mostly metal minerals

Question 9

The Earth provides humans with an unlimited amount of fossil fuels. They are considered renewable.

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False

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True

Question 10

In addition to long periods of time, all of the following are necessary for the formation of fossil fuels EXECPT -

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fresh water

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extreme heat

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organic (living) matter

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intense pressure

Question 11

Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......

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take millions of years to replace

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require expensive equipment

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can be found all over

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provide all the energy we use

Question 12

Which fossil fuel is formed when more heat and pressure is applied to OIL?

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Natural gas

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Oil

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Coal

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There isn't one

Question 13

What type of fossil fuel is mined from the ground?

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coal

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wind

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biomass

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air

Question 14

Which event began the formation of oil?

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the death of anciet marine (ocean) animals

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the mixing of sea water with minerals

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the buildup of sea shells

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the eruption of a volcano

Question 15

What must be present for Fossil Fuels to form?

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Dead Organisms, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time

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Bones and Sediment

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Dead Organisms and Layers of Sediment

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Bones, Layers of Sediment, and Heat & Pressure over time

Question 16

A student creates a model of the formation of fossil fuels by first placing a layer of leaves, representing organic matter, in the bottom of a cup.  What step will come next in the model?

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B. adding sand on top of the leaves to model burial in sediments.

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A. Pouring water over the leaves to model washing away by rivers.

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C. Burning the leaves to model the decay of organic matter.

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D. Putting the leaves in the freezer to model conditions on top of mountains.

Question 17

How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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millions of years

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100 years

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10,000 years

Question 18

Are fossil fuels renewable or non renewable?

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non renewable

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renewable

Question 19

Why should we conserve fossil fuels?

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One day they will run out

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They are expensive

Question 20

Which layer formed first?

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Rock Layer Z

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Rock Layer W

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Rock Layer X

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Rock Layer Y

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