Energy Sources: Fossil Fuels

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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?

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?

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?

Acid rain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What environmental consequence is highlighted in the text if there is an accident or fire in oil tanks?

Water pollution (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does global warming occur based on the text's explanation?

Because greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun on Earth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of global warming mentioned in the text?

Release of O2 from fossil fuels (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of fossil fuels contribute to acid rain?

By releasing gases that react with water in the air (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source has a limited fuel supply according to the text?

Nuclear power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of hydroelectric power stations mentioned in the text?

Forcing people living nearby to move (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source is highly dangerous and can cause radiation leakage according to the text?

Nuclear power (B) Signup and view all the answers

What effect do fossil fuels have on the temperature according to the text?

Increase in temperature due to greenhouse effect (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential disadvantage of using geothermal power for electricity generation?

Environmental issues related to water usage (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source faces a challenge related to its supply being affected by land availability, wind speed, and day length?

Wind power (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common concern associated with the use of solar energy?

Production of hazardous wastes during solar cell manufacturing (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source is known for causing noise pollution and sometimes being detrimental to bird populations?

Wind power (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a downside of using tidal power for electricity production?

Construction damages to the environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

One concern regarding biofuels is that they:

Require a lot of water and land originally used for food crops (C) Signup and view all the answers