Fossil Fuels

Question 1

What are Fossil Fuels and how do they provide energy?

Answer 1

Fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, ) release energy when burned, providing heat, Electricity, and fuel.

Question 2

How are Fossil Fuels formed?

Answer 2

Fossil fuels are made from decomposed plants and animals over millions of years, under heat and pressure.

Question 3

Why is carbon important for fuels are energy?

Answer 3

Carbon is a primary element in fossil fuels, releasing energy when combusted.

Question 4

What is the greenhouse gas effect?

Answer 4

The greenhouse effect is the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere due to trapped heat from greenhouse gasses like CO2.

Question 5

How do renewable sources differ from fossil fuels?

Answer 5

Renewable sources (like solar and wind) are sustainable and produce little to bo emissions, unlike fossil fuels.

Question 6

What are indicators in chemistry?

Answer 6

Indicators are substances that change color to show the pH level of a solution.

Question 7

List 3 types of fossil fuels and where they come from.

Answer 7

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