19 Questions
What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels highlighted in the text?
Air pollution
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as being produced when burning natural gas (methane)?
Carbon dioxide
What environmental issue is directly associated with the burning of coal?
Acid rain
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?
They take hundreds of millions of years to form
Which type of pollution is specifically linked to runoff from coal mines?
Water pollution
What negative consequence is a direct result of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
Formation of acid rain
How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
By releasing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases
Which notable oil spill incident occurred in 1989 as mentioned in the text?
'Exon Valdez' oil spill
'Fracking' during the extraction of which fossil fuel can lead to toxic fluids and water pollution?
'Natural gas'
What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
Water pollution
Which gas, produced when burning fossil fuels, contributes to the formation of acid rain?
Sulfur dioxide
What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
They are non-renewable resources
Which type of transportation-related issue is NOT a common problem associated with fossil fuels?
Airplane emissions
What occurs when fossil fuels are burned in terms of greenhouse gas production?
Production of carbon dioxide
Which toxic substance is a byproduct of fracking during natural gas extraction?
Volatile organic compounds
What is a major consequence of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
Transformation into sulfuric acid
Which greenhouse gas is released when burning natural gas (methane)?
$CO_2$
What issue has plagued fossil fuels in terms of transportation?
$CH_4$ leaks in pipelines
What specific type of pollution can result from leaks in oil pipelines?
Water pollution
Explore how fossil fuels are formed from the remains of living organisms buried underground for millions of years. Learn about the transformation process that converts organic matter into coal, oil, and natural gas.
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