Fossil Fuels Test! MCQ Quiz!

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    Coal supplies over half the United States electricity.

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Are you interested in fossil fuels? Could you pass this quiz? Fossil fuels are produced by natural processes, such as the breakdown of buried dead organisms, containing organic molecules originating in photosynthesis, as it releases energy through combustion. Fossil fuels contain high amounts of carbon and include petroleum, coal, and natural gas. Take this quiz and learn more about fossil fuels.

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  • 2. 
    Oil wells bring up crude oil, which is then refined into more useful products. Which of these is not made by refining crude oil. - ProProfs

    Oil wells bring up crude oil, which is then refined into more useful products. Which of these is not made by refining crude oil.

    • Petrol

    • Diesel

    • Kerosene

    • Natural gas

    Correct Answer
    A. Natural gas
    Explanation
    Natural gas is not made by refining crude oil. Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is formed through the decomposition of organic matter over millions of years. It is typically found in underground reservoirs and is extracted through drilling wells specifically for natural gas. While crude oil can be refined to produce petrol, diesel, and kerosene, natural gas is a separate resource that is not derived from crude oil refining.

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  • 3. 
    Natural gas is made of ________ which is made of carbon and hydrogen atoms. - ProProfs

    Natural gas is made of ________ which is made of carbon and hydrogen atoms.

    Correct Answer
    Methane
    Explanation
    Natural gas is primarily composed of methane, which is a molecule made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms. Methane is the simplest hydrocarbon and is the main component of natural gas. It is formed through the decomposition of organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as in swamps, landfills, and the digestive systems of animals. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and is also used as a fuel source for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

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  • 4. 
    Burning fossil fuels releases ________ into the atmosphere. - ProProfs

    Burning fossil fuels releases ________ into the atmosphere.

    Correct Answer
    carbon dioxide
    Explanation
    Burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This is because fossil fuels are made up of carbon, and when they are burned, the carbon combines with oxygen in the air to form carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change. Its release into the atmosphere is a major factor in the increase of greenhouse gas concentrations and the resulting impact on the Earth's climate.

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    Which fossil fuel is the most efficient?

    • Gas

    • Coal

    • Oil

    • Wood

    Correct Answer
    A. Coal
    Explanation
    Coal is 63% energy efficient.

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  • 6. 
    Where did the deep water horizon oil catastrophe happen? - ProProfs

    Where did the deep water horizon oil catastrophe happen?

    • Alaska

    • Gulf of Mexico

    • Hawaii

    • Indian ocean

    Correct Answer
    A. Gulf of Mexico
    Explanation
    It happened on 20th April 2010.

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    Most of the world's oil is found in sedimentary rock that is older than 200 million years old. - ProProfs

    Most of the world's oil is found in sedimentary rock that is older than 200 million years old.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    it is younger than 200 million years.

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  • 8. 
    70% of our energy comes from fossil fuels. - ProProfs

    70% of our energy comes from fossil fuels.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    It is around 90%

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    Which of these are part of the stages of coal formation? - ProProfs

    Which of these are part of the stages of coal formation?

    • Oxygen

    • Lignite

    • Graphite

    • Peat

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Lignite
    A. Peat
    Explanation
    Peat and lignite are part of the stages of coal formation. Peat is the earliest stage, formed from partially decomposed plant matter in waterlogged conditions. Lignite is the next stage, formed from the compaction and heating of peat over time. Graphite, on the other hand, is not part of the stages of coal formation. It is a different mineral formed under different geological conditions. Oxygen is also not part of the stages of coal formation, as it is a chemical element and not a stage in the formation process.

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