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How is electricity generated from fossil fuels in the text's explanation?
How is electricity generated from fossil fuels in the text's explanation?
- By burning fossil fuels to boil water, then using the steam to power a dynamo that generates electricity (correct)
- By directly converting coal into electrical energy through heat
- By exposing fossil fuels to sunlight to produce electricity
- By converting crude oil into kinetic energy directly
What are the three types of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
- Coal, wind energy, and solar power
- Coal, crude oil, and natural gas (correct)
- Natural gas, hydroelectric power, and geothermal energy
- Crude oil, nuclear power, and biomass
What are the main pollutants created by burning fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What are the main pollutants created by burning fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
- Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides (correct)
- Methane and carbon dioxide
- Carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide
- Oxygen and water vapor
What is one of the environmental problems caused by burning fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What is one of the environmental problems caused by burning fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What environmental consequence is highlighted in the text if there is an accident or fire in oil tanks?
What environmental consequence is highlighted in the text if there is an accident or fire in oil tanks?
How does global warming occur based on the text's explanation?
How does global warming occur based on the text's explanation?
What is the main cause of global warming mentioned in the text?
What is the main cause of global warming mentioned in the text?
How does the use of fossil fuels contribute to acid rain?
How does the use of fossil fuels contribute to acid rain?
Which energy source has a limited fuel supply according to the text?
Which energy source has a limited fuel supply according to the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of hydroelectric power stations mentioned in the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of hydroelectric power stations mentioned in the text?
Which energy source is highly dangerous and can cause radiation leakage according to the text?
Which energy source is highly dangerous and can cause radiation leakage according to the text?
What effect do fossil fuels have on the temperature according to the text?
What effect do fossil fuels have on the temperature according to the text?
What is a potential disadvantage of using geothermal power for electricity generation?
What is a potential disadvantage of using geothermal power for electricity generation?
Which energy source faces a challenge related to its supply being affected by land availability, wind speed, and day length?
Which energy source faces a challenge related to its supply being affected by land availability, wind speed, and day length?
What is a common concern associated with the use of solar energy?
What is a common concern associated with the use of solar energy?
Which renewable energy source is known for causing noise pollution and sometimes being detrimental to bird populations?
Which renewable energy source is known for causing noise pollution and sometimes being detrimental to bird populations?
What is a downside of using tidal power for electricity production?
What is a downside of using tidal power for electricity production?
One concern regarding biofuels is that they:
One concern regarding biofuels is that they:
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