Science Explainer: Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it
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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.
Read the passage Fossil fuels power the modern world, but they also pollute and warm it. Then answer the questions below.
Required
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 ___________________.
Other Answer Choices:
increased temperatures
decreased temperatures
acid rain
the greenhouse effect
climate change
Required
Drag each energy source into the correct box to show whether it is a limited or renewable resource.
Drag each energy source into the correct box to show whether it is a limited or renewable resource.
- natural gas
- coal
- sunlight
- petroleum
- wind
- tar sands
- Limited resources
- Renewable resources
Required
What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels? Select three correct answers.
What are the disadvantages of fossil fuels? Select three correct answers.