Energy from Fossil Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
How were fossil fuels made?
A
They were formed slowly from layers of dead plant and animal material.
2
Q
What was fossil fuel’s main source of energy.
A
Their ultimate source of energy was the sun.
3
Q
What are two examples of fossil fuels?
A
- coal
- crude oil
- natural gas
4
Q
What will happen if we use too much fossil fuels?
A
There will be an increase in the Earth’s temperature due to high levels of carbon dioxide - global warming - and will start to cause climate change.
5
Q
Why use fossil fuels?
A
- very reliable
- don’t rely on weather
- easy to use
6
Q
Why should we not use fossil fuels?
A
- non-renewable
- produces carbon dioxide and other forms of pollution
- contributes to climate change
- not sustainable
7
Q
Why use nuclear fuels?
A
- not fossil fuels
- do not produce carbon dioxide
8
Q
Why should we not use nuclear fuels?
A
- will run out
- their radioactive waste needs to be stored safely for thousands of years.
