Fossil Fuels and Developing Countries

What was a major factor in the exponential growth of the global population during the Industrial Revolution?

• Improved healthcare systems

• Advancements in fossil fuel technology

• Discovery of new continents

• Increased agricultural output

Why might it be considered unfair to restrict developing countries from using fossil fuels?

• They have abundant fossil fuel resources

• Fossil fuels are the only energy source available

• Developed countries used them to improve their own living standards

• Fossil fuels are environmentally friendly

What is a significant challenge for developing countries in using fossil fuels?

• Political instability

• High cost of renewable energy

• Limited fossil fuel reserves

• Lack of technological expertise

How can fossil fuels contribute to economic inequality in developing countries?

• By causing environmental degradation

• By concentrating wealth among a few individuals

• By increasing the cost of living

• By reducing job opportunities

What is a major environmental risk associated with fossil fuel extraction?

• Soil erosion

• Water scarcity

• Oil spills

• Deforestation

Which health issue is linked to the burning of fossil fuels?

• Diabetes

• Asthma

• Obesity

• Malaria

What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by burning fossil fuels?

• Methane

• Nitrous oxide

• Carbon dioxide

• Ozone

How might climate change disproportionately affect poorer countries?

• By increasing their agricultural output

• By improving their healthcare systems

• By reducing their economic growth

• By stabilizing their political systems

What renewable energy solution is being implemented in India?

• Trains with rooftop solar panels

• Hydroelectric dams

• Geothermal plants

• Wind farms

Which country achieved over 98% of its electricity from renewable sources in 2016?

• Brazil

• Costa Rica

• India

• Nigeria