12 Questions
What are the two main limitations of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
Limited availability and air pollution
Why will the known reserves of fossil fuels last only a few hundred years if consumed at the present rate?
Because they have limited availability and take millions of years to form
What harmful effects are associated with air pollution caused by burning fossil fuels?
Increase in respiratory problems in human beings
What is the result of sulphur dioxide combining with rainwater after being produced while burning fossil fuels?
Formation of acid rain
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned in the text as being produced from the burning of fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide
What is the primary reason why fossil fuels are considered exhaustible natural resources?
They have limited availability and took millions of years to form
What can be a consequence of incomplete combustion of fuels?
Formation of carbon monoxide and soot
How does carbon monoxide affect our body when inhaled?
It combines with hemoglobin to form carboxyhemoglobin
What is one potential health effect of inhaling soot particles?
Triggers coughing and sneezing
Why is it important to conserve fossil fuels?
Due to limited availability and environmental concerns
What is one strategy to conserve fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
Reduce the use of fossil fuels when not necessary
Which action can help in conserving fossil fuels?
Using fuel-efficient appliances and gadgets
Explore the limitations of fossil fuels such as limited availability and air pollution. Learn about the reasons behind the limited availability of fossil fuels and the impact of their extraction on air quality.
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