fossil fuels Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three main fossil fuels
A
. coal
.oil
. gas
2
Q
advantages of fossil fuels
A
1) they reliable and they provide energy when we need it.
2) they release a great deal of energy
3) they are abundant and relatively cheap
4) they are extremely versatile/ we can use them for a lot of things
3
Q
Disadvantages of fossil fuels
A
1) they release a huge amount of carbon dioxide.
2) they are non-renewable.
3) they can also release other pollutants e.g. nitrogen oxides and carbon particles or sulfur dioxide which leads to acid rains.