Fossil Fuels and Nuclear Energy

Question 1

Fossil Fuels Definition

Answer 1

Hydrocarbon-containing material formed naturally underground from the remains of dead plants and animals

Question 2

3 types of fossil fuels

Answer 2

Coal (Solid)
Crude Oil (Liquid)
Natural Gas (Gas)

Question 3

Pros of Fossil Fuels

Answer 3

Cheap
Can be used in any weather condition
Much of our current infrastructure is already designed to run on fossil fuels

Question 4

Cons of Fossil fuels

Answer 4

Limited resource
Produces carbon dioxide when burned which is a greenhouse gas and contributes to global warming
Can even produce toxic gases when burned

Question 5

Nuclear energy

Answer 5

Energy that is obtained from nuclear reactions, such as nuclear fission reactions

Question 6

Pros of Nuclear Energy

Answer 6

Does not produce any pollutants
Can be used in any weather conditions
Although limited, will not run out for a very long time

Question 7

Cons of Nuclear Energy

Answer 7

Nuclear power stations produce radioactive waste which remains harmful for thousands of years
Quite expensive