6.1-Nonrenewable Energy Resources - 2

What is oil scientifically known as?

• Gasoline

• Petroleum

• Diesel

• Crude oil

From what terms does the word "petroleum" originate?

• German terms

• Latin terms "Petra" (rock) and "Oleum" (oil)

• Greek terms

• French terms

How is petroleum formed?

• From the remains of ancient mammals

• From volcanic eruptions

• From the dead plants and animals in marine environments millions of years ago

• From the meteorite impacts

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Under what conditions do dead marine plants and animals form petroleum?

• Low pressure and temperature

• High pressure and temperature

• Moderate pressure and temperature

• No pressure and moderate temperature

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Which of the following are advantages and uses of petroleum?

• Used in making metals only

• Used in producing glass only

• Powering engines in automobiles, making plastics, lubricants, fertilizers, pharma, and cosmetics

• Used solely for cooking purposes

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What are some disadvantages of using petroleum?

• It emits oxygen

• It has no environmental impact

• It causes oil spills and contributes to global warming by emitting CO₂

• It helps in wildlife preservation

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What is natural gas formed from?

• Chemical reactions of hydrogen

• Same processes that produce oil and found in the same location

• Solar energy trapped in underground rocks

• Decomposed soil and vegetation

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What is an advantage and a common use of natural gas?

• It emits more CO₂ compared to oil and coal; used for heating purposes

• It emits less CO₂ compared to oil and coal; used for burning

• It emits no CO₂; used in space exploration

• It emits the most CO₂; used in aviation

What process has become popular to meet the demand for natural gas?

• Oil drilling

• Solar energy harnessing

• Fracking

• Wind energy production

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What is "fracking" short for?

• Fossil fuel extraction

• Fuel refining

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Geological exploration

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