What's So Bad about Gasoline? Fossil Fuels and What They Do

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Plants and animals that lived millions of years ago

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and air

• Sand and soil

Which of the following is a major environmental impact of using gasoline?

• It makes the air cleaner

• It causes water pollution

• It contributes to air pollution and climate change

• It helps plants grow faster

How is gasoline commonly used in our daily lives?

• To power bicycles

• To fuel cars and trucks

• To generate solar energy

• To make clothes

What is one key difference between fossil fuels and renewable energy sources?

• Fossil fuels are unlimited, while renewable energy is limited

• Fossil fuels are non-renewable, while renewable energy sources can be replenished

• Fossil fuels are always clean, while renewable energy is always dirty

• Fossil fuels are cheaper than renewable energy

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Solar power

• Oil

Why is it important to find alternatives to fossil fuels?

• Because fossil fuels are too expensive

• Because fossil fuels are running out and harm the environment

• Because fossil fuels are too easy to find

• Because fossil fuels are not used in transportation

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What is one way that pollution from fossil fuels can affect human health?

• It can make people stronger

• It can cause respiratory problems

• It can improve eyesight

• It can make people taller

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How does using renewable energy help reduce pollution?

• It increases the amount of carbon dioxide in the air

• It produces less harmful emissions compared to fossil fuels

• It uses more water resources

• It creates more waste

What is a potential benefit of using wind energy over fossil fuels?

• Wind energy is more expensive

• Wind energy is unlimited and cleaner

• Wind energy is harder to produce

• Wind energy is less reliable

Summarize why transitioning to renewable energy is important for the environment.

• It helps increase fossil fuel usage

• It reduces pollution and conserves natural resources

• It makes energy more expensive

• It decreases the availability of energy

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