Study Jams Fossil Fuels

What is a fossil fuel?

• a type of fuel that uses the sun's rays to produce energy

• a type of fuel that is used in its natural state

• a type of fuel that cannot be found naturally on earth

• a type of fuel formed by the decay of plants and animals

Which type of resource is a fossil fuel?

• a renewable resource

• a nonrenewable resource

• a reusable resource

• a recycled resource

What are fossil fuels used for?

• to help plants grow

• to provide food for animals found in nature

• to heat homes, run cars, and make electricity

• to create a pollutant-free form of energy

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Which is an example of the negative effect of fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels cannot be used to heat homes

• Fossil fuels have no negative effects

• Fossil fuels cannot be used by everyone in the world

• Fossil fuels produce air pollution

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How are fossil fuels turned into energy?

• by burning them

• by grinding them

• by freezing them

• by evaporating them

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Which of the following are examples of fossil fuels?

• wind, sunlight, water

• sunlight, oil, wind

• coal, oil, natural gas

• coal, natural gas, water

How can the amount of pollution caused by fossil fuels be reduced?

• by continuing to use fossil fuels as they currently do

• by buying cars that use less gasoline

• by using only fossil fuels to produce energy in their home

• by burning down trees and using them in place of fossil fuels

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