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Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
What is the primary component of petroleum?
What is the primary component of petroleum?
Which of the following processes generates coal?
Which of the following processes generates coal?
Which type of fossil fuel is generally liquid at room temperature?
Which type of fossil fuel is generally liquid at room temperature?
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What environmental issue is commonly associated with the extraction of coal and petroleum?
What environmental issue is commonly associated with the extraction of coal and petroleum?
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Study Notes
Fossil Fuels
- Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas; they are formed from the decomposed remains of ancient plants and animals.
- Common examples of fossil fuels are coal, crude oil, and natural gas.
Petroleum
- The primary component of petroleum is hydrocarbons, which are compounds made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms.
- Other components may include sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in smaller quantities.
Coal Formation
- Coal is primarily formed through the process of carbonization, where plant material is subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years in anoxic conditions.
- Peat, a precursor to coal, accumulates in swampy areas before undergoing further transformation into lignite, sub-bituminous coal, and ultimately bituminous coal or anthracite.
Liquid Fossil Fuels
- Petroleum is the type of fossil fuel that is generally liquid at room temperature, used primarily for fuel and as a raw material in petrochemicals.
- Natural gas is also partially gaseous and often combined with liquids.
Environmental Issues
- The extraction of coal and petroleum is commonly associated with environmental issues such as air and water pollution, habitat destruction, and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Specific problems include acid mine drainage from coal mining and oil spills from petroleum extraction and transportation.
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Test your knowledge about fossil fuels including coal and petroleum. This quiz covers fundamental concepts such as the primary components of petroleum, processes that generate coal, and environmental impacts associated with fossil fuel extraction. Challenge yourself and learn more about these critical resources!
