AP Environmental Science - 6.5 Fossil Fuels

Which of the following is FALSE?

• Coal gives off the least CO2 of all fossil fuels.

• Fossil fuels are typically burnt in a combustion reaction that releases carbon dioxide, water, and energy.

• Electricity is typically generated by burning fossil fuels which heats water, which turns a turbine, which turns a generator, which makes electricity.

• Coal use can cause habitat destruction from mining, air pollution from combustion, and water pollution from ash ponds.

Which of the following is FALSE?

• Cogeneration is the least efficient way to use fossil fuels.

• Crude oil can be spilled in transport which is hazardous to plants and animals.  The Exxon Valdez and Deepwater Horizon are 2 large oil spills.

• Fracking is a method of extracting natural gas, and can potentially lead to ground water contamination.

• Tar sands can yield bitumen which is a petroleum product.