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Unit 2 Test Review Non Renewable Resources

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fossil Fuels are

a)

pieces of rock that have been compacted many times

b)

rock that contains 50% plant and animal remains

c)

metamorphic rock

d)

fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over million of years

2.

This fossil fuel is formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean AND is a thick, black liquid

a)

natural gas

b)

coal

c)

oil

d)

steam

3.

Fossil Fuels (choose ALL that apply)

a)

considered nonrenewable resources

b)

cause pollution in the atmosphere

c)

are renewable resources

d)

oil, coal and natural gas

4.

Coal is formed from

a)

rocks

b)

a factory

c)

remains of small organisms that lived many millions of years ago in our oceans

d)

plant remains along with heat and pressure

5.

The ADVANTAGES of Fossil Fuels include: (Choose ALL that apply)

a)

low cost

b)

produce a lot of energy

c)

cause air pollution

d)

high cost

6.

The four factors that contribute to the formation of fossil fuels are

a)

energy, sunlight, food and water

b)

natural gas, oil, and coal

c)

organic matter, high temperatures, time and pressure

d)

plastic, medicine, cosmetics and jewelry

7.
Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they.......
a)
require expensive equipment
b)
take millions of years to replace
c)
can be found all over 
d)
provide all the energy we use
8.

Which event began the formation of oil?

a)

the mixing of sea water with minerals

b)

the buildup of sea shells

c)

the eruption of a volcano

d)

the death of anciet marine (ocean) animals

9.
A consequence of drilling for petroleum is
a)
Oil spills can damage ecosystems
b)
It can cause acid precipitation
c)
It can cause respiratory issues
d)
All of the above
10.
Drilling and transporting fossil fuels causes damage to natural habitats and can lead to land and water pollution. 
a)
True
b)
False
11.

What do fuels combine with to produce heat and light?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Oxygen

12.

Which is the oldest type of coal?

a)

Diamond

b)

Anthracite

c)

Bituminous

d)

Sub-bituminous

e)

Lignite

13.

How can you tell the Bituminous coal apart from Sub-bituminous?

a)

Sub-bituminous has luster

b)

Bituminous is brittle

c)

Sub-bituminous has a high heat content

d)

Bituminous has luster

14.

Which type of coal has a higher carbon content?

a)

Bituminous

b)

Sub-bituminous

c)

Anthracite

d)

Lignite

15.

Which answer represents the order the coal is found in the ground from OLDEST to YOUNGEST?

a)

Anthracite, Lignite, Sub-bituminous, Bituminous

b)

Anthracite, Sub-bituminous, Bituminous, Lignite

c)

Anthracite, Bituminous, Sub-bituminous, Lignite

d)

Anthracite, Bituminous, Lignite, Sub-bituminous

16.

Mining that is done above ground is called...

a)

surface mining.

b)

subsurface mining (underground).

17.

When ore is removed in layers by removing the soil that is on top.

a)

Open Pit Mining

b)

Oil Derricks

c)

Strip Mining

d)

Fracking

18.

This form of mining uses tunnels and shafts to bring ore to the surface.

a)

surface mining

b)

subsurface mining (underground).

19.

This type of mining does less damage to the environment.

a)

surface mining

b)

subsurface mining (underground).

20.

This type of mining is cheaper and safer for miners.

a)

surface mining

b)

subsurface mining (underground).