Fossil Fuels Quiz

What are fossil fuels?

• Plants and animals from millions of years ago that turned into energy sources

• A type of food that comes from the earth

• Rocks found on the moon

• A new type of technology

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

• Coal

• Oil

• Wind

• Natural Gas

How do fossil fuels help us?

• They are used to create electricity and power cars

• They are used to make toys and games

• They are only found on the moon

• They are used to grow plants

Where do fossil fuels come from?

• From the sun

• From deep underground, formed over millions of years

• From outer space

• From the ocean's surface

What is coal used for?

• To build houses

• To make electricity

• To grow plants

• To create clean water

What is one problem with using fossil fuels?

• They can cause pollution and harm the environment

• They are always free to use

• They help plants grow faster

• They are found in every country

What happens when fossil fuels are burned?

• They create clean, renewable energy

• They release energy in the form of heat and light

• They turn into new plants

• They cool down and stop working

Which of these is a non-renewable energy source?

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

Which of the following fossil fuels is used mostly for transportation?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Wood

What is natural gas mainly used for?

• To create plastic

• To heat homes and cook food

• To build machines

• To water plants