Understanding Fossil Fuels Quiz

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

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Uranium

• Petroleum

What is the primary element found in all fossil fuels?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Sulfur

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Which process forms fossil fuels over millions of years?

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion

• Decomposition and pressure

• Evaporation

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Which fossil fuel is most commonly used for electricity generation worldwide?

• Coal

• Oil

• Natural gas

• Peat

What is the main greenhouse gas released when fossil fuels are burned?

• Methane

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrous oxide

• Ozone

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Which of the following is a liquid fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Petroleum

• Natural gas

• Peat

Which of the following is a direct environmental impact of mining coal?

• Acid rain

• Deforestation

• Ozone depletion

• Coral bleaching

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable resources?

• They are found only in certain countries

• They take millions of years to form

• They can be recycled easily

• They are produced by living plants

Which of the following best explains why burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change?

• It increases the Earth's rotation speed

• It releases greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere

• It causes acid rain to fall more frequently

• It reduces the amount of oxygen in the air

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Which method is commonly used to extract natural gas from deep underground rock formations?

• Surface mining

• Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)

• Open-pit mining

• Strip mining