Understanding Fossil Fuels

What are fossil fuels primarily made from?

• Minerals and rocks

• Water and air

• Decomposed plants and animals

• Sand and soil

Which of the following is NOT a use of fossil fuels?

• Growing plants

• Heating homes

• Powering vehicles

• Generating electricity

What is the primary component of natural gas?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

How is oil typically extracted from the ground?

• By cutting trees

• By evaporating water

• By using magnets

• By drilling wells

Why is it important to find alternative energy sources to fossil fuels?

• Fossil fuels are renewable

• Fossil fuels cause pollution and are finite

• Fossil fuels are unlimited

• Fossil fuels are cheap and clean