Fossil Fuels 101 Video & Energy Quiz

How long does it take to form fossil fuels?

• 50 million years ago

• 362-286 million years ago

• 500 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

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What are the three major types of fossil fuels?

• Coal, gas, wind

• Oil, solar, natural gas

• Coal, oil, natural gas

• Hydro, geothermal, biomass

What was coal formed from?

• Zoo plankton and algae

• Ferns, plants, and trees

• Decomposed organic matter

• Small organisms like algae

Which is the WORLD'S dominant energy source?

• Renewable energy

• Fossil fuels

• Hydropower

• Nuclear energy

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Why are fossil fuels sought after as energy sources?

• Low energy density

• High energy density

• High environmental impact

• Limited applications

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Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?

• They have low energy density

• They are easily replenished

• They take millions of years to form

• They are abundant

As we deplete our fossil fuel reserves, companies will most likely...

• Invest in renewable energy

• Ignore environmental concerns

• Stop using fossil fuels

• Develop technologies for extracting more challenging reserves

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What is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide?

• Nuclear energy

• Fossil fuels

• Hydropower

• Renewable energy

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What has triggered society to look at alternate sources of energy?

• Abundance of fossil fuels

• Environmental and health concerns

• High cost of fossil fuels

• Geopolitical issues

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What is the main concern with the production of fossil fuels?

• Renewable nature

• Environmental and human health issues

• Low cost

• Low energy density

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