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Ecology Study Guide
1. Name the three major fossil fuels. ________________________, _____________________, and
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2. As a result of a chemical change, ____________________ provides energy.
3. Fossil fuels are energy-rich because they contain _______________________.
4. Coal is formed from _______________________________________________.
5. Which fossil fuel in the United States do we have the most of? ___________________
6. Which fossil fuel produces the least amount of air pollution? _______________________
7. Why fossil fuels are considered non-renewable? ________________________________
8. What would happen if fossil fuels are used more rapidly than they are formed?
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9. What is an advantage of solar energy? ___________________________________________
10. __________________ _________________ is an indirect form of wind energy.
11. What is an example of biomass fuel? ________________________
12. ________________ ________________ can be a source for heat beneath Earth’s surface.
13. Define energy conservation.
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14. Give an example of energy conservation. _____________________________________________
15. How will cars change in the future?
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16. Petroleum and natural gas form mainly from _____________________ ______________
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17. What is a disadvantage of alternative fuel sources?
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18. A resource that can be replaced at the same rate it is used is called ________________________.
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Coal, oil, natural gas
Fuels
Hydrocarbons
Decaying plant and animals remains
Coal
Natural Gas
It takes hundreds of millions of years to form
The reserves will eventually be used up.
It will not run out for billions of years
Solar energy
Wood
Geothermal energy
Reduce energy use
Recycling aluminum soda cans
Cars in the future may run on electricity
Decayed sea organisms
It may be expensive
Renewable