Nonrenewable Energy and Fossil Fuels

Energy is defined as the ability to:

• Create light and heat
• Do work or cause change
• Generate electricity only
• Produce fossil fuels

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of energy in the notes?

• Heat
• Light
• Sound
• Electricity

In which of these sectors is energy NOT used according to the notes?

• Industry
• Agriculture
• Transportation
• Residences

Fossil fuels are formed from:

• Chemical reactions in the atmosphere
• Volcanic activity underground
• Remains of buried plants and animals
• Radioactive decay of minerals

How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

• Hundreds of years
• Thousands of years
• Millions of years
• Billions of years

Which fossil fuel is described as the most abundant?

• Oil
• Natural gas
• Coal
• Uranium

Which two countries are specifically mentioned as having abundant coal reserves?

• Russia and Canada
• U.S. and China
• Australia and India
• Brazil and Germany

Which historical period was fueled by coal?

• The Renaissance
• The Industrial Revolution
• The Digital Age
• The Middle Ages

Which extraction method is NOT associated with coal mining?

• Strip mining
• Underground removal
• Mountaintop removal
• Fracking

Oil (petroleum) is primarily used for:

• Electricity production
• Heating homes
• Transportation
• Industrial manufacturing