Fossil Fuels Extraction and Transportation Quiz

What are the two main methods of coal extraction?

• Underground and surface mining

• Offshore and onshore mining

• Open-pit and surface mining

• Drilling and fracking

How was crude oil historically extracted by the Chinese?

• Using metal poles

• Using bamboo poles with metal drill bits

• Using wooden poles

• Using stone tools

Why does crude oil tend to move upward in porous rocks?

• It is denser than water

• It is less dense than water

• It is attracted to sunlight

• It is heavier than rock

What is a common challenge associated with offshore drilling?

• Floating oil rigs

• High cost of land

• Limited oil reserves

• Lack of technology

What is a key feature of pipelines used for transporting oil?

• They have Teflon shoes to reduce friction

• They are always straight

• They are made of wood

• They are only used on land

What is a major risk associated with oil tankers?

• They are too small for large quantities

• They are only used in rivers

• They can cause oil spills if they crash

• They are made of plastic

What is fracking primarily used to extract?

• Crude oil

• Natural gas

• Coal

• Water

What is a major environmental concern associated with fracking?

• Water contamination

• Noise pollution

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

What is the primary component of natural gas obtained through fracking?

• Butane

• Propane

• Methane

• Ethane

What is done to the fracking pipe once the extraction is complete?

• It is removed entirely

• It is sealed with cement

• It is filled with water

• It is left open