Exploring Non-Renewable Resources

What are fossil fuels formed from?

• Sand and soil

• Minerals and rocks

• Water and air

• Plant and animal remains

Which of the following is NOT a major fossil fuel?

• Coal

• Natural gas

• Oil

• Solar energy

Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?

• They are found everywhere

• They are limited and cannot be replaced once used

• They are formed quickly

• They can be used multiple times

What happens to fossil fuels once they are burned for energy?

• They can be reused

• They turn into renewable resources

• They are gone forever

• They regenerate quickly

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Where are oil and natural gas often found?

• In the atmosphere

• On the surface of the earth

• Hundreds of meters below the seabed

• In freshwater lakes

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What is one major environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

• Climate change

• Decreased CO2 levels

• Increased oxygen levels

• Improved air quality

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What is the consensus among scientists regarding fossil fuels and climate change?

• Climate change is beneficial

• Fossil fuels contribute to climate change

• Climate change is not happening

• Fossil fuels have no impact on climate change

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What are some potential consequences of inaction on climate change?

• All of the above

• Famine

• Rising sea levels

• Increased hurricanes

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What is one of the actions being taken to promote clean energy?

• Building more coal plants

• Reopening old factories to produce wind turbines

• Increasing fossil fuel extraction

• Reducing the use of solar panels

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What role do scientists and researchers play in the clean energy transition?

• They oppose clean energy

• They are discovering new clean energy technologies

• They are increasing fossil fuel usage

• They are closing down renewable energy plants

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