Science Explainer: Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it

Last updated 11 months ago

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Read the passage Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it. Then answer the questions below.

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Read the passage Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it. Then answer the questions below.

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Science Explainer: Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it

Last updated 11 months ago

3 questions

Note from the author:

Read the passage Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it. Then answer the questions below.

Instructions

Read the passage Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it. Then answer the questions below.

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Question 1

Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

The buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes ___________________________. This is called __________________________   and is responsible for ___________________.

Drag each energy source into the correct box to show whether it is a limited or renewable resource.

tar sands
wind
coal
sunlight
natural gas
petroleum

Limited resources
Renewable resources

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Question 3

What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels? Select three correct answers.

They cause environmental harm such as acid rain. 

They release little heat, making them inefficient energy sources. 

Supplies of these resources are limited. 

These resources are renewable sources of energy. 

They cause the release of harmful gases into the air. 

Question 1

Drag each answer choice into the correct space. Not all answer choices will be used.

The buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes ___________________________. This is called __________________________   and is responsible for ___________________.

Drag each energy source into the correct box to show whether it is a limited or renewable resource.

tar sands
wind
coal
sunlight
natural gas
petroleum

Limited resources
Renewable resources

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels? Select three correct answers.

They cause environmental harm such as acid rain. 

They release little heat, making them inefficient energy sources. 

Supplies of these resources are limited. 

These resources are renewable sources of energy. 

They cause the release of harmful gases into the air. 