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?

    <p>Acid rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Water pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Because greenhouse gases trap heat from the sun on Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Release of O2 from fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By releasing gases that react with water in the air</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nuclear power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Forcing people living nearby to move</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Nuclear power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increase in temperature due to greenhouse effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Environmental issues related to water usage</p> 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?

    <p>Wind power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Production of hazardous wastes during solar cell manufacturing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Wind power</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Construction damages to the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One concern regarding biofuels is that they:

    <p>Require a lot of water and land originally used for food crops</p> Signup and view all the answers

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