Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy Quiz

What are the four main fossil fuels?

• Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Solar Energy

• Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Uranium

• Coal, Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas

• Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, Wind Energy

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What is the main environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels?

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

How is coal formed?

• By the decay of ancient plants and animals

• By the decay of modern plants and animals

• By volcanic activity

• By chemical reactions in the atmosphere

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Which countries produce the most petroleum?

• China, India, Brazil

• Saudi Arabia, Russia, United States

• Australia, Canada, Mexico

• Germany, France, Italy

What are the main uses of petroleum?

• Fuel for cooking and heating

• Fuel for agriculture and making medicines

• Fuel for transportation and making plastics

• Fuel for electricity and making textiles

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Where is natural gas often used in homes?

• For entertainment and communication

• For lighting and air conditioning

• For heating, cooking, and water heating

• For gardening and cleaning

How is natural gas transported and stored?

• In gas form at high pressure

• In gas form at low pressure

• In solid form at high pressure

• In liquid form at low pressure

What is the main element used as nuclear fuel in power plants?

• Plutonium

• Uranium

• Thorium

• Radon

Where is uranium found?

• In the atmosphere

• In underground rocks

• In ocean water

• In volcanic lava

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Why is uranium considered a nonrenewable energy source?

• Because it is harmful to the environment

• Because it is difficult to transport

• Because it is expensive to mine

• Because it takes millions of years to form