L1- Nonrenewable energy Resources Part 1

What are the sources of energy commonly called fossil fuels?

• Biofuels, tidal, wave

• Nuclear, geothermal, biomass

• Coal, petroleum, natural gas

• Wind, solar, hydroelectric

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How are fossil fuels formed?

• By volcanic eruptions

• Through nuclear fusion

• From the remains of organisms under certain conditions

• By chemical reactions in the atmosphere

What is coal formed from?

• Volcanic ash

• Remains of animals

• Meteorite impacts

• Remains of plants in swampy areas

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What is the difference between anthracite and lignite coal?

• Anthracite is crumbly, lignite is brittle

• Anthracite is dull, lignite is lustrous

• Anthracite is formed from animals, lignite from plants

• Anthracite has more energy, lignite has less energy

What is the chemical energy in fossil fuels converted to by burning them?

• Electricity

• Heat and light

• Sound energy

• Kinetic energy

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What originally brought the energy stored in fossil fuels to Earth?

• Volcanic activity

• Geothermal heat

• Sunlight

• Meteor showers

What type of organisms convert sunlight into carbon-based compounds?

• Fungi

• Animals

• Humans

• Plants

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What happens to the remains of organisms under high temperatures and pressures?

• They turn into diamonds

• They evaporate into the atmosphere

• They transform into new materials like coal, petroleum, and gas

• They become fossils

Why might one type of coal contain more energy than another type of coal?

• Due to the color of the coal

• Because of the location where it was found

• Based on the grade or type of coal

• Depends on the age of the coal

What is another name for fossil fuels?

• Green energy

• Non-renewable energy

• Biofuels

• Renewable energy