The Future of Fuel - Quiz

What does the word "gasoline" refer to in the text?

• Hot air

• Car fuel

• Water

• Food

What does the term "appetites" mean in the text?

• Hunger or desire for something

• A type of food

• Colorful objects

• Moving fast

Why do scientists believe that burning gasoline contributes to global warming?

• It cools down the Earth

• It releases pollutants into the air

• It creates more water

• It helps plants grow

Why do you think inventors are looking for alternative fuels for cars and trucks?

• To make them faster

• To help the environment

• To use more oil

• To make more noise

What does the term "pollutants" refer to in the text?

• Clean air

• Harmful substances

• Rain

• Flowers

How many gallons of gasoline were burned in the United States in 2005?

• 380 million

• 500 million

• 200 million

• 100 million

In what year were more than 870 million gallons of gasoline burned worldwide?

• 2006

• 2005

• 2008

• 2007

What is the major cause of global warming mentioned in the text?

• Burning wood

• Excessive heat trapped near Earth

• Too much ice

• Lots of rain

Approximately what year is oil production estimated to start dropping according to some experts?

• 2025

• 2050

• 2075

• 2100

What do you think will be the main type of transportation in the future if oil becomes scarce?

• Walking

• Electric cars

• Balloons

• Horse carriages