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Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
Which of the following is a fossil fuel?
- Solar power
- Coal (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Natural gas
What is the primary use of petroleum?
What is the primary use of petroleum?
- Construction material
- Clothing fabric
- Food preservative
- Fuel for vehicles (correct)
Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of marine organisms?
Which fossil fuel is formed from the remains of marine organisms?
- Coal
- Petroleum (correct)
- Hydropower
- Natural gas
Match the following fossil fuels with their primary use:
Match the following fossil fuels with their primary use:
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Match the following characteristics with the respective fossil fuel:
Match the following characteristics with the respective fossil fuel:
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Match the following environmental impacts with the respective fossil fuel:
Match the following environmental impacts with the respective fossil fuel:
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Study Notes
Fossil Fuels
- Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are fossil fuels.
Primary Use of Petroleum
- The primary use of petroleum is to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel.
Formation of Fossil Fuels
- Petroleum is formed from the remains of marine organisms.
Match Fossil Fuels with Primary Use
- Coal: primary use is to generate electricity
- Petroleum: primary use is to produce gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel
- Natural Gas: primary use is to generate electricity and provide heating and cooling
Characteristics of Fossil Fuels
- Coal: highest carbon content, highest energy density, and lowest hydrogen content
- Petroleum: high energy density, liquid at room temperature, and used for transportation
- Natural Gas: cleanest-burning fossil fuel, primary component is methane, and used for electricity and heat
Environmental Impacts of Fossil Fuels
- Coal: largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, acid rain, and air pollution
- Petroleum: primary cause of oil spills, contributes to air pollution, and climate change
- Natural Gas: leaks contribute to climate change, and fracking can contaminate groundwater
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