Energy Sources and Fossil Fuels

What is the definition of energy?

Which of the following are considered fossil fuels?

What is crude oil primarily made up of?

What is the main process used to refine petroleum into usable fuels?

Why are fossil fuels classified as non-renewable energy?

Which fossil fuel is primarily used to produce diesel and asphalt?

What are the characteristics of coal as a fossil fuel?

Where does the term 'petroleum' originate from?

What primary substance is natural gas mostly composed of?

Which process leads to the formation of coal from dead plants?

What type of energy is generated from the splitting of atoms?

How does coal bed methane differ from other forms of natural gas?

Which fossil fuel is known to cause air and water pollution, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions?

What was a primary factor in the formation of petroleum and natural gas?

What keeps fossil fuels from being entirely replaced by renewable energy sources?

Which of the following is NOT a type of coal mentioned?

Energy Sources

Energy is the ability to do work
Non-renewable energy sources will eventually run out
Fossil fuels are formed from fossilized remains of plants and animals
These fuels have high carbon content

Fossil Fuels

Oil (Petroleum):
- Mined and then transported to refineries
- Refined into usable fuels like gasoline, propane, and kerosene
- Comes from the Greek words "petra" (rock) and "oleum" (oil)
- Fractional distillation is used for refining
Crude Oil:
- A fossil fuel made up of hydrocarbon chains
Coal:
- Solid, mainly made up of carbon
- Types include anthracite, bituminous, subbituminous, and lignite
- Formed from the pressure and heat of buried plant matter
Natural Gas:
- Mostly methane
- Used as a fuel to create materials and chemicals
- Found in coal deposits

Formation of Fossil Fuels

Coal:
- Formed over millions of years from plants buried in swamps
- Heat and pressure transformed plant matter into coal
Petroleum and Natural Gas:
- Formed from tiny marine plants and animals buried on the ocean floor
- Buried remains were subjected to immense heat and pressure, transforming them into oil and natural gas

Environmental Concerns

Fossil fuels cause pollution like CO2 emissions
They are being replaced by more sustainable sources at a slower rate
Air and water pollution are major consequences

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy sources aren't dependent on fossil fuels or nuclear processes
Solar Energy: Uses the sun's energy
Biofuel: From recently dead organisms
Hydroelectric Energy: Uses the flow of water
Geothermal Energy: Uses the Earth's heat
Wind Energy: Uses wind turbines

Converting Energy into Electricity

Heat Energy: Bond breaking/formation converts into energy
Kinetic Energy: Heat turns water into steam which has kinetic energy
Mechanical Energy: Steam's kinetic energy turns machines
Electrical Energy: Mechanical energy from machines creates electricity through electromagnetism

This quiz explores the various energy sources, focusing on non-renewable options, particularly fossil fuels. Learn about the formation, types, and characteristics of oil, coal, and natural gas. Test your knowledge on how these energy sources are processed and their impact on the environment.