Fossil Fuels

What are fossil fuels made from?

• Rocks and minerals

• Dead plants and animals from millions of years ago

• Water and air

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Wood

How are fossil fuels formed?

• Quickly in a laboratory

• Over millions of years from buried dead plants and animals

• By melting rocks

Which fossil fuel is often used to generate electricity in power stations?

• Wood

• Coal

• Solar panels

What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

• They are renewable

• They cause pollution and contribute to climate change

• They make electricity cheaper

When fossil fuels are burned in power stations, what is produced to turn turbines?

• Electricity

• Steam

• Carbon dioxide

What is the name of the machine that spins to generate electricity?

• Boiler

• Turbine

• Generator

Which gas is released when fossil fuels are burned and is a major cause of global warming?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon dioxide

Which of these is a non-renewable resource?

• Wind

• Sunlight

• Oil

What are fossil fuels mainly used for?

• Making plastic

• Generating electricity, heating, and transport

• Growing plants