Coal, Oil & Gas Hyrdocarbons

Coal, Oil & Gas Hyrdocarbons

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6th Grade - University

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Fossil fuels, formed from ancient organic matter, include coal, oil, and natural gas. Coal originates from plants, while oil and gas come from aquatic organisms. These fuels are crucial for energy and manufacturing but pose environmental risks like global warming and acid rain. As finite resources, they necessitate a shift to renewable energy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference in the formation of coal compared to oil and natural gas?

Coal is formed mainly from trees and other plants.

Coal is formed from marine organisms.

Coal is formed from mineral deposits.

Coal is formed from volcanic activity.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common use of natural gas in households?

Cooking and heating water

Manufacturing plastics

Fueling cars

Generating electricity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process is used to separate oil into useful fuels and chemicals?

Filtration

Fractional distillation

Electrolysis

Crystallization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gas is primarily responsible for global warming when fossil fuels are burned?

Carbon dioxide

Nitrogen

Helium

Oxygen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to develop renewable energy sources?

Fossil fuels are a renewable resource.

Fossil fuels are environmentally friendly.

Fossil fuels are infinite.

Fossil fuels will eventually run out.