Natural Resources (E.6B E.5CE E.7C)

Fossil fuels are remains of ancient organisms that changed into -

[check 3 types of fossil fuels]

• coal

• oil

• natural gas

• nuclear power

Fuels can be used for -

• cooking

• transportation & manufacturing

• ALL of the mentioned

• heating and cooling buildings

• generating electricity

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Coal forms from the remains of ​ (a)   that lived in swamps hundreds of millions of years ago.

• animals
• plants
• soil
• rocks

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Oil and natural gas result from the decay of tiny marine ​ (a)   that accumulated on the bottom of the ocean millions of years ago.

• soil
• rocks
• organisms

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Why are both coal and gasoline used a lot in the U.S.A.?

• relatively low cost

• expensive

• abundant

• recyclable

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Oil that is pumped from the ground is known as crude oil or ​ (a)  

• petroleum
• olive oil
• water
• diesel oil

Where are the world's largest oil reserves?

• North America

• Central America

• West Africa

• Middle East

Which of the following is an advantage of COAL?

• Doesn't need much refining after it is mined.

• Can pollute air and water.

• Carbon dioxide from burning contributes to climate change.

• Waste from mines can leach toxic chemicals into nearby streams.

• Tops of mountains removed to reach deposits

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of oil?

• Forms smog and causes health problems.

• Oil spills can occur.

• Burning petroleum releases pollutants.

• There are very large oil reserves.

• Everyday leaks (from cars, motor oil, etc.) can add to water pollution.

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of Natural Gas?

• creates about 20% of the World's non-renewable energy

• A potent greenhouse gas.

• burning produces fewer pollutants.

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