Quiz on Non-Renewable Energy Sources

What are fossil fuels primarily formed from?

• Remains of plants and animals

• Artificial chemical reactions

• Oceanic water substances

• Atmospheric gases

Which of the following is the most abundant fossil fuel?

• Uranium

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Coal

What is oil commonly referred to as?

• Petroleum

• Organic solvent

• Biofuel

• Liquid gold

Natural gas is primarily composed of which type of hydrocarbon?

• Plasma hydrocarbons

• Liquid hydrocarbons

• Solid hydrocarbons

• Gaseous hydrocarbons

What is the main process involved in generating nuclear energy?

• Fission of uranium atoms

• Combustion of minerals

• Photosynthesis

• Electrolysis of metals

Which of the following is not used as a fuel or source of metals?

• Sandstone

• Coal

• Iron ore

• Oil

What is the primary use of garnet in industrial applications?

• Food preservation

• Electrical insulation

• Fuel

• Sandpaper

Which mineral is used in the production of glass?

• Clay

• Limestone

• Sandstone

• Basalt

What is the primary factor that makes an energy source nonrenewable?

• It can be used in transportation

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It takes millions of years to form

• It is derived from organic material