Fossil Fuels 101 Questions

What is the term used to describe a group of energy sources formed from ancient plants and organisms?

• Renewable energy

• Hydropower

• Fossil fuels

• Solar power

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Which period did the formation of fossil fuels occur approximately 362-286 million years ago?

• Triassic period

• Jurassic period

• Carboniferous period

• Cretaceous period

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What type of fossil fuel was formed from ferns, plants, and trees?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Oil

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What is the world's dominant energy source?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

• Solar power

• Nuclear energy

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Why are fossil fuels sought after as energy sources?

• Limited applications

• High energy density

• High cost

• Low energy density

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Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?

• They are environmentally sustainable

• They are abundant

• They are easily replenished

• They take millions of years to form