Fossil fuels: advantages and disadvantages
Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of using natural gas for energy?
Burns cleaner than coal
Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE Of petroleum for energy?
Can leak or spill during transport
Which fossil fuel releases the most carbon dioxide when burned?
Coal
Natural gas produces much less air pollution than other fossil fuels. However, it still produces air pollution, such as methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. What is a problem with the methane released from natural gas?
It can escape to the atmosphere
Coal is a very dirty fossil fuel, but there are several advantages to using coal as a fuel source. For example, coal is energy dense and it is easy to transport. What is another advantage of coal production?
It is cheap
Petroleum is a useful fossil fuel and a convenient source of energy for vehicles. It is also easy to transport. What is a disadvantage of petroleum?
It is easy to spill
Which of the following is an ADVANTAGE of using petroleum for energy?
It is easy to transport
Which of the following is a common impurity found in coal?
Sulfur
Which of the following is a DISADVANTAGE of using natural gas for energy?
Unturned methane can escape to the atmosphere