Fossil Fuels Quiz

Renewable energy resources produce less_____________ than fossil fuels.

• pollution

• energy

• wind

• light

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

• Renewable resources can be replaced faster than non-renewable.

• Non-renewable resources can be replaced by more resources.

• non-renewable resources cannot be used by humans.

• Renewable resources are renewed into something new.

5. The Earth provides humans with an unlimited amount of fossil fuels. They are considered renewable.

• True

• False

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) enters the ocean from the ______________________________.

• atmosphere

• photosynthesis of aquatic plants and algae

• melting of sea ice

• freezing of seawater

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Humans also release carbon dioxide (CO₂) into the atmosphere by _____________________

• cutting down trees (deforestation)

• dumping waste products/pollution into the waterways

• adding extra nutrients like fertilizer into the waterways

• burning fossil fuels

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What is the primary reason the ocean is becoming more acidic?

• Burning of fossil fuels releasing more CO₂

• Oil spills from offshore drilling and transport

• CO₂ seepage from deep seafloor vents

• Runoff from chemical plants in coastal areas

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What is causing the pH to drop in the oceans?

• Squid ink

• Rising CO2 levels in the atmosphere

• Kelp dying

• Acid is being dumped into the ocean

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____________________ is a part of oceans, air, rocks, soil, and all living things.

• Nitrogen

• Water

• Carbon

• Silver

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The ADVANTAGES of Fossil Fuels include: (Choose ALL that apply)

• low cost

• produce a lot of energy

• cause air pollution

• high cost

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What is the trend of nuclear energy production in the US

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Remains Constant

• Fluctuating

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