Types of Energy

Which type of fossil fuel is considered the "dirtiest"?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

Which type of fossil fuel is obtained by fracking?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

Which type of fossil fuel is obtained through mining?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

Which of the following types of fossil fuels needs to be refined?

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

Name for petroleum when it is first extracted; consists of a variety of hydrocarbons

Flammable gas that can be obtained through fracking or is found underground near oil reservoirs.

Using high pressure fluids to fracture (break) underground rocks and expose natural gas deposits

Which type of alternative energy has the advantage of being able to control when energy is being produced?

• solar

• geothermal

• hydroelectric

• wind

Name two disadvantages of hydroelectric energy.

Name two advantages of geothermal energy.