Fossil Fuels and Energy Sources

What are fossil fuels made from?

• Living plants and animals

• Prehistoric plants and animals

• Minerals from the earth

• Water and air

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CCSS.RI.4.3

How do fossil fuels form?

• From sunlight and wind

• From dead plants and animals covered in mud and rock

• From recycling waste materials

• From burning other fuels

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CCSS.RI.4.3

Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Solar Energy

What is coal primarily used for?

• Cooking food

• Creating electricity and heating homes

• Producing gasoline

• Generating wind energy

What is a major disadvantage of fossil fuels?

• They are too expensive

• They are nonrenewable and can cause pollution

• They are difficult to find

• They do not produce any energy

Which of the following is an example of renewable energy?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

• Sunlight

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CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

What happens when fossil fuels are burned?

• They cause no changes in the environment

• They release chemicals into the air and water

• They turn into renewable resources

• They create more fossil fuels

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.8

Why is it important to find alternatives to fossil fuels?

• To increase pollution

• To ensure we have energy resources in the future

• To make fossil fuels more expensive

• To stop using energy altogether

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CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.4.9A

What is one challenge of using nonrenewable energy sources?

• They are always available

• They can be easily replenished

• They can cause pollution

• They are more sustainable than renewable sources

Which of the following is a source of renewable energy?

• Natural Gas

• Coal

• Wind

• Oil