ARE you ready for your QUIZ? U6L5 (Fossil Fuels and Humans)

Burning COAL impacted Humans in several POSITIVE WAYS. Pick an example below:

• It increased Carbon Dioxide in the air

• It ran steam engines and gave easier access to goods

• It caused caves to form beneath swamp floors to explore

• It provided the most efficient electricity for human

Answer explanation

Burning coal ran steam engines, providing easier access to goods, which is a positive impact on humans.

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Which of the following FOSSIL FUELS is obtained by drilling deep into the earth, then boiled and then ran through underground pipes?

• COAL

• NATURAL GAS

• OIL/PETROLEUM

• PROPANE

Answer explanation

Oil/Petroleum is obtained by drilling deep into the earth, then boiled, and ran through underground pipes.

What is a POSITIVE impact of Fossil Fuels on Agriculture in the US?

• Increased the amount of crops that can be harvested

• Increased the cost of crops for farmers

• Decreased the variety of crops harvested

• Decreased the size of farms that can grow crops

Answer explanation

Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops that can be harvested in the US, leading to a positive impact on agriculture.

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Which fossil fuel has had the BIGGEST impact on human transportation?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Oil / Petroleum

• Propane

Answer explanation

Oil / Petroleum has had the BIGGEST impact on human transportation due to its widespread use as a fuel source for vehicles and machinery.

Which is a TRUE statement when comparing NATURAL GAS to COAL?

• Using natural gas has increased the cost of heating homes

• Natural gas has decreased the amount of goods that can be produced

• Natural gas has decreased the amount of electricity people can use

• Natural gas has increased efficiency for business owners

Answer explanation

Natural gas has increased efficiency for business owners by providing a cleaner and more cost-effective energy source compared to coal.

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Millions of years ago, coal began to form where?

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How has burning Fossil Fuels NEGATIVELY impacted our atmosphere?

• Increased Greenhouse Gases

• Decreased Greenhouse Gases

• Used all of the Carbon Dioxide from the air

• Used up all the ozone in our atmosphere

Answer explanation

Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.

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When drilling deep into the earth for oil or natural gas, what is one common risk we face?

• Getting too much oil or natural gas at once and depleting the supply

• Impacting the groundwater supply with contaminants

• Creating surface mines and holes that can not be filled in easily or cheaply

• Producing atmospheric contaminants that cause lung cancer for workers

Answer explanation

The common risk we face when drilling deep into the earth for oil or natural gas is impacting the groundwater supply with contaminants.

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Which of the following is a major environmental CONSEQUENCE of oil spills?

• Increased air purity

• Enhanced marine biodiversity

• Destruction of marine habitats

• Improved water quality

Answer explanation

The major environmental consequence of oil spills is the destruction of marine habitats, impacting various marine species and ecosystems.

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Too much carbon dioxide in the air, leads to carbonic acid in the oceans. What is a result of this ocean acidification due to burning fossil fuels?

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