Reliance on Fossil Fuels-Coal,oil and gas Past paper Questions

Question 1

List four uses of fossil fuels in modern day life {4}

Answer 1

Power / Electricity. 
Transport Fuel  
Plastics  
Pharmaceutics 
Fibres

Question 2

Explain with the aid of an example, the following terms;
(I) Fossil fuel. {2}
(II) Renewable energy source. {2}

Answer 2

Fossil fuel – fuel consisting of the remains of organisms preserved in rocks in the earth’s crust with high carbon and hydrogen content. {1}
Or fuel which is used to generate electricity by combustion.
Renewable energy source – a form of energy derived from natural sources that do not use up natural resources to harm the environment. {1}
Or use of wind turbine to produce electricity.

Question 3

Name one fossil fuel found on earth. {1}

Answer 3

Coal / Oil / Gas.

Question 4

Fossil fuel consumption is increasing worldwide.

State two different manufacturing processes that rely on fossil fuels for their raw materials. {2}

Answer 4

Plastics / pharmaceuticals / fibres