Energy from Coal

Fossil fuels are an example of this type of natural resource.

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

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This type of fossil fuel is formed from ancient swamp plants.

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

These types of fossil fuel are made from ancient microorganisms.

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural Gas

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Fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas that were formed over millions of years from decayed plants and animals. This process requires time, pressure, and heat.

• Fossil Fuels

• Renewable Resources

• Replenish

• Geothermal

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Fossil fuel that comes from energy stored by plants that lived hundreds of millions of years ago.

• Biomass

• Efficient

• Coal

• Oil

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The fossil fuel that most likely provides the electricity for your tablets is _____.

• petroleum

• natural gas

• crude oil

• coal

The solid form of fossil fuels is _______.

• petroleum

• crude oil

• natural gas

• coal

What is the primary component of coal that makes it a significant source of energy?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

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Which process is primarily used to convert coal into electricity in power plants?

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

• Electrolysis

• Fermentation

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What is a major environmental concern associated with burning coal for energy?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

• Nuclear waste

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