Burning Fossil Fuels

Question 1

What happens when we burn fossil fuels?

A) Oxygen is released into the atmosphere
B) Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere
C) Water vapor is removed from the atmosphere
D) The Earth’s atmosphere cools down

Answer 1

Answer: B) Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere

Question 2

Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

A) Solar energy
B) Coal
C) Wind energy
D) Water

Answer 2

Answer: B) Coal

Question 3

What is the main greenhouse gas released from burning fossil fuels?

A) Methane
B) Oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Nitrous oxide

Answer 3

Answer: C) Carbon dioxide

Question 4

Why is burning fossil fuels bad for the environment?

A) It produces a lot of oxygen
B) It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
C) It decreases the Earth’s temperature
D) It makes the air cleaner

Answer 4

Answer: B) It increases the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Question 5

Which of these activities involves burning fossil fuels?

A) Planting trees
B) Driving a car
C) Recycling paper
D) Using solar panels

Answer 5

Answer: B) Driving a car

Question 6

How does burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming?

A) It reduces the Earth’s temperature
B) It increases the number of trees
C) It releases carbon dioxide, which traps heat in the atmosphere
D) It increases rainfall around the world

Answer 6

Answer: C) It releases carbon dioxide, which traps heat in the atmosphere

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

A) Oil
B) Natural gas
C) Wind
D) Coal

Answer 7

Answer: C) Wind

Question 8

Which sector is the largest consumer of fossil fuels?

A) Agriculture
B) Transportation
C) Manufacturing
D) Forestry

Answer 8

Answer: B) Transportation

Question 9

What can we do to reduce the burning of fossil fuels?

A) Use more renewable energy sources
B) Cut down more forests
C) Increase the use of coal
D) Use more plastic

Answer 9

Answer: A) Use more renewable energy sources

Question 10

What is a key environmental effect of burning fossil fuels over time?

A) A reduction in greenhouse gases
B) Rising global temperatures
C) An increase in the ozone layer
D) Cooling of the planet

Answer 10

Answer: B) Rising global temperatures