Quiz on Fossil Fuels

What are fossil fuels derived from?

• Meteorite impacts

• Volcanic eruptions

• Ancient living plants and animals

• Ocean currents

Which type of fossil fuel is coal?

• Renewable

• Synthetic

• Non-renewable

• Biodegradable

How is coal primarily composed?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What method is used for extracting coal by removing the entire layer of rock and soil?

• Drilling

• Underground mining

• Fracking

• Strip mining

What is another name for crude oil?

• Petroleum

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Tar sands oil

Where does petroleum originate from?

• Glaciers

• Ancient marine organisms

• Volcanoes

• Deserts

What is the main component of natural gas?

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Nitrogen

What are unconventional natural gases?

• Synthetic gases

• Renewable gases

• Difficult or expensive to extract gases

• Easily extractable gases

What is a major advantage of fossil fuels?

• Low energy density

• Unreliable power generation

• Limited infrastructure

• High energy density

What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels in terms of the environment?

• Renewable resources

• Pollution

• Habitat preservation

• No impact on the environment