fossil fuels Flashcards
1
Q
which energy resources cannot be replaced when they are all used up?
A
non renewable
2
Q
which energy resources can be replaced and will not run out?
A
renewable
3
Q
what was coal formed from?
A
dead trees and other plant material
4
Q
what was crude oil and gas made from?
A
dead marine organisms
5
Q
what type of resources are fossil fuels?
A
infinite resources
6
Q
what is energy from the burning oil used for?
A
boiling water
7
Q
what does the use of fossil fuels release?
A
pollution
8
Q
what types of pollution does fossil fuels release?
A
carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides
9
Q
carbon dioxide and what it does
A
is a green house gas and increases global warming
10
Q
sulfur dioxides and nitrogen oxides create
A
acid rain
