Fossil Fuels Basics
What are fossil fuels made from?
Ancient plants and animals
What is a common use of oil?
Fuel for cars (gasoline)
What is a natural resource?
Something from nature that people use
What does “conserve” mean?
To save or use less
If you turn off lights when leaving a room, what are you doing?
Conserving energy
Name three types of fossil fuels.
Coal, oil, natural gas
What fossil fuel is often used to generate electricity?
Coal or natural gas
Give two examples of natural resources.
Water, air, soil, trees, sunlight
Name one way to conserve water.
Turn off the faucet, fix leaks, shorter showers
A car using gasoline is using what type of resource?
Nonrenewable resource
How are fossil fuels formed?
Heat and pressure over millions of years
What happens when fossil fuels are burned?
They release energy
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable can be replaced quickly; nonrenewable cannot
What are the 3 Rs?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Using a reusable water bottle instead of plastic bottles helps do what?
Reduce waste
Where are fossil fuels found?
Underground or beneath the ocean floor
What is one environmental problem caused by burning fossil fuels?
Air pollution / greenhouse gases
Is sunlight renewable or nonrenewable?
Renewable
Why is recycling important?
It reduces waste and saves resources
A wind turbine produces energy from what type of resource?
Renewable resource
Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?
They take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly
Why do we still use fossil fuels even though they cause pollution?
They provide a lot of energy and are widely available
Is coal renewable or nonrenewable?
Nonrenewable
What is one way to conserve energy at home?
Turn off lights, unplug devices, use less electricity
Why should we manage natural resources carefully?
To make them last longer and protect the environment