Q1: 1. Which of the following is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago?

• A) Natural gas
• B) Coal
• C) Solar energy
• D) Wind energy

Q2: 2. What process is involved in the formation of coal and petroleum?

• A) Condensation
• B) Photosynthesis
• C) Decomposition
• D) Combustion

Q3: 3. Which of the following is a product obtained from petroleum refining?

• A) Charcoal
• B) Asphalt
• C) Wood
• D) Cotton

Q4: 4. What is the primary use of coal in power generation?

• A) Heating homes
• B) Fueling vehicles
• C) Generating electricity
• D) Cooking food

Q5: 5. Which fossil fuel is primarily used in the production of plastics and petrochemicals?

• A) Natural gas
• B) Coal
• C) Peat
• D) Petroleum

Q6: 6. What is the main environmental concern associated with burning coal for energy?

• A) Air pollution
• B) Water conservation
• C) Soil erosion
• D) Deforestation

Q7: 7. Which fossil fuel is commonly used in heating systems for homes and buildings?

• A) Peat
• B) Natural gas
• C) Coal
• D) Solar energy

Q8: 8. What is the main advantage of using petroleum as a fuel source for vehicles?

• A) Renewable resource
• B) Low cost
• C) Clean burning
• D) High energy density

Q9: 9. Which type of coal has the highest carbon content and produces the most energy when burned?

• A) Lignite
• B) Bituminous
• C) Anthracite
• D) Sub-bituminous

Q10: 10. What is the primary process involved in extracting petroleum from underground reservoirs?

• A) Fracking
• B) Drilling
• C) Refining
• D) Mining

Q11: 11. Which of the following is not a byproduct of coal combustion?

• A) Sulfur dioxide
• B) Carbon monoxide
• C) Nitrogen oxides
• D) Oxygen

Q12: 12. What is the main environmental impact of oil spills in marine ecosystems?

• A) Soil contamination
• B) Air pollution
• C) Water pollution
• D) Deforestation

Q13: 13. Which fossil fuel is commonly used in manufacturing fertilizers and pesticides?

• A) Coal
• B) Natural gas
• C) Peat
• D) Petroleum

Q14: 14. What is the primary purpose of refining crude oil into various petroleum products?

• A) Energy conservation
• B) Waste disposal
• C) Resource extraction
• D) Product distribution

Q15: 15. Which of the following is a renewable alternative to coal and petroleum for energy production?

• A) Hydroelectric power
• B) Nuclear energy
• C) Geothermal power
• D) Biomass

Q16: 16. What is the primary use of coal in steel manufacturing?

• A) Transportation
• B) Electricity generation
• C) Heating
• D) Metallurgical processes

Q17: 17. Which type of coal is the youngest and has the lowest energy content?

• A) Lignite
• B) Bituminous
• C) Anthracite
• D) Sub-bituminous

Q18: 18. What is the main advantage of using coal as a fuel source for electricity generation?

• A) Low emissions
• B) Abundant supply
• C) Renewable nature
• D) High efficiency

Q19: 19. Which process converts coal into a gas mixture for various industrial applications?

• A) Liquefaction
• B) Gasification
• C) Combustion
• D) Refining

Q20: 20. What is the primary environmental concern associated with extracting oil from tar sands?

• A) Air pollution
• B) Water pollution
• C) Deforestation
• D) Soil erosion

Q21: 21. Which fossil fuel is commonly used in the production of electricity in gas-fired power plants?

• A) Coal
• B) Petroleum
• C) Natural gas
• D) Peat

Q22: 22. What is the primary environmental impact of burning fossil fuels like coal and petroleum?

• A) Ocean acidification
• B) Ozone depletion
• C) Climate change
• D) Desertification

Q23: 23. Which type of coal is commonly used in residential heating due to its moderate energy content?

• A) Bituminous
• B) Anthracite
• C) Lignite
• D) Sub-bituminous

Q24: 24. What is the primary use of petroleum in the transportation sector?

• A) Manufacturing
• B) Electricity generation
• C) Heating
• D) Fueling vehicles

Q25: 25. Which fossil fuel is commonly used in the production of synthetic materials like plastics and fibers?

• A) Coal
• B) Natural gas
• C) Peat
• D) Petroleum