Nonrenewable Energy Quiz

Which element is the main component of fossil fuels?

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Carbon

What is the process that ancient organisms undergo to become coal?

• Decomposition

• Carbonization

• Fermentation

• Oxidation

What is the highest rank of coal?

• Lignite

• Peat

• Bituminous

• Anthracite

Which fossil fuel is a liquid and also known as oil or crude oil?

• Coal

• Natural Gas

• Petroleum

• Uranium

What is the main component of natural gas?

• Butane

• Propane

• Ethane

• Methane

What is the material most often used in nuclear power plants?

• Uranium

• Lead

• Thorium

• Plutonium

Which energy source relies on feedstocks such as crops and wood?

• Biomass Energy

• Wind Energy

• Solar Energy

• Geothermal Energy

What is the percentage of electricity generated from fossil fuels worldwide?

• 66%

• 50%

• 90%

• 75%

What is the process used to split apart rocks underground to release natural gas?

• Drilling

• Fracking

• Excavating

• Blowing

What is the main disadvantage of burning gasoline as a fuel source?

• Soil Contamination

• Water Pollution

• Noise Pollution

• Air Pollution