Fossil Fuels Worksheet
Explore the formation, types, and environmental impact of fossil fuels with this Grade 7 science worksheet.
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Fossil Fuels: Formation and Impact
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1. Fossil fuels are formed from the buried remains of ancient plants and animals over millions of years under intense heat and .
2. The three main types of fossil fuels are coal, natural gas, and .
3. When fossil fuels are burned, they release greenhouse gases, such as , into the atmosphere.
4. Fossil fuels are considered resources because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced within a human lifetime.
5. Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?
Coal
Solar Power
Petroleum
Natural Gas
6. The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to which environmental issue?
Deforestation
Ozone Depletion
Climate Change
Water Pollution
7. Describe how coal is formed.
8. Fossil fuels are a renewable energy source.
True
False
9. Natural gas is considered the cleanest burning fossil fuel.
True
False
10. Explain the environmental consequences of relying heavily on fossil fuels for energy and suggest at least two alternative energy sources.