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Match the following fossil fuels with their usage:
Match the following fossil fuels with their usage:
Coal = Generating electricity Oil = Powering engines Natural Gas = Heating and cooking Kerosene = Fuel for lamps and jet engines
Match the following fossil fuel derivatives with their source fuel:
Match the following fossil fuel derivatives with their source fuel:
Gasoline = Oil Propane = Natural Gas Kerosene = Oil Coal = Dead plants and animals
Match the following percentages with their corresponding facts about fossil fuels in 2019:
Match the following percentages with their corresponding facts about fossil fuels in 2019:
84% = Percentage of primary energy consumption in the world from fossil fuels 64% = Percentage of electricity generation from fossil fuels 80% = Percentage of carbon dioxide generated from burning of fossil fuels
Match the following processes with their relation to fossil fuels:
Match the following processes with their relation to fossil fuels:
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Match the following impacts with their related cause:
Match the following impacts with their related cause:
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Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of ______.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of ______.
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Fossil fuels are formed naturally in the Earth's crust from the remains of dead plants and ______.
Fossil fuels are formed naturally in the Earth's crust from the remains of dead plants and ______.
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Fossil fuels may be burned to provide heat for use directly (such as for cooking or ______).
Fossil fuels may be burned to provide heat for use directly (such as for cooking or ______).
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Some fossil fuels are refined into derivatives such as kerosene, gasoline and ______ before burning.
Some fossil fuels are refined into derivatives such as kerosene, gasoline and ______ before burning.
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The large-scale burning of fossil fuels causes serious environmental ______.
The large-scale burning of fossil fuels causes serious environmental ______.
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Study Notes
Fossil Fuels Overview
- Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels.
- Fossil fuels are formed naturally in the Earth's crust from the remains of dead plants and animals.
Fossil Fuel Usage
- Fossil fuels may be burned to provide heat for use directly (such as for cooking or space heating).
Fossil Fuel Derivatives
- Fossil fuels are refined into derivatives such as kerosene, gasoline, and diesel before burning.
Fossil Fuel Statistics (2019)
- No specific percentages are mentioned in the text.
Fossil Fuel Processes
- No specific processes are mentioned in the text, but fossil fuels are refined into derivatives.
Environmental Impacts
- The large-scale burning of fossil fuels causes serious environmental pollution.
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Test your knowledge on fossil fuels and their uses with this informative quiz. Learn about the different types of fossil fuels, how they are formed, and their various applications, from providing heat to generating electricity. Challenge yourself and become an expert on these essential energy sources.
