Fossil fuels (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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When did fossil fuels form?
When did fossil fuels form?
Millions of years ago
What are the three main types of fossil fuels?
What are the three main types of fossil fuels?
Coal, natural gas, and oil
What does steam do in a coal power station?
What does steam do in a coal power station?
Drives turbines to generate electricity
What is an advantage of using coal for electricity?
What is an advantage of using coal for electricity?
Produces large amounts of energy
Which harmful emission does coal produce?
Which harmful emission does coal produce?
Arsenic
How does natural gas compare to coal and oil when burned?
How does natural gas compare to coal and oil when burned?
Burns more cleanly
Which pollution gas is produced by burning natural gas?
Which pollution gas is produced by burning natural gas?
Carbon monoxide
What does fracking involve?
What does fracking involve?
Injecting liquid at high pressure
What products are created from refining oil?
What products are created from refining oil?
Petrol, diesel, and paraffin
Why are petrol and diesel ideal for vehicles?
Why are petrol and diesel ideal for vehicles?
They are highly portable
What will happen to fossil fuel reserves in the future?
What will happen to fossil fuel reserves in the future?
They may run out
How do carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels affect the planet?
How do carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels affect the planet?
Contribute to global warming