Quiz on Combustion and Environmental Impact

What is the chemical reaction called when a fuel reacts with oxygen to produce heat and gaseous products?

• Electrolysis

• Oxidation

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

Which of the following gases is a greenhouse gas released during the combustion of petrol and diesel?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

What is one of the pollutants released during the burning of fossil fuels that can harm air quality?

• Argon

• Methane

• Hydrogen

• Sulfur Dioxide

Which greenhouse gas is much stronger than CO2 at trapping heat and is released during the extraction and transportation of natural gas?

• Nitrous Oxide

• Water Vapor

• Methane

• Ozone

What is a negative effect of burning fossil fuels on our environment?

• Release of greenhouse gases

• Reduction in global warming

• Decrease in respiratory diseases

• Improved air quality

What is a sign that combustion is happening?

• Formation of ice

• Creation of a flame

• Emission of light

• Production of sound