Quiz on Coal and Petroleum

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Dead remains of living organisms

• Minerals

• Air

• Water

Which of the following is an inexhaustible natural resource?

• Natural gas

• Sunlight

• Petroleum

• Coal

What is the process of converting dead vegetation into coal called?

• Distillation

• Combustion

• Refining

• Carbonization

Which product is obtained from the processing of coal?

• Kerosene

• Natural gas

• Petrol

• Coke

What is the main use of coal gas?

• Cooking food

• Fuel for vehicles

• Source of heat

• Street lighting

Where is petroleum primarily found?

• In forests

• Under rocks

• In rivers

• In the atmosphere

Which of the following is a characteristic of natural gas?

• It is solid at room temperature

• It is easy to transport

• It is heavier than air

• It is a liquid

What is the main advantage of using CNG as a fuel?

• It is more flammable

• It is more expensive

• It is less polluting

• It is easier to store

Which of the following is NOT a product of coal?

• Coal gas

• Petrol

• Coal tar

• Coke

What is the main environmental concern associated with fossil fuels?

• Noise pollution

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

• Water pollution