Question detail
Which of the following describes a characteristic of fossil fuels?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
National and global energy resources
Question
- A. They are renewable resources.
- B. They are formed from ancient organic matter.
- C. They produce no carbon emissions.
- D. They are always available in unlimited quantities.
Answer
They are formed from ancient organic matter.
Explanation
The correct option is "They are formed from ancient organic matter.". They are formed from ancient organic matter. is right because it directly matches Energy resources: Identify fossil fuels as coal, oil and gas.. The other options are less suitable because they change the required Physics relationship, confuse the relevant energy store or use a distractor that does not answer the question.
Common mistake
Misidentifying Fossil Fuels
Students often confuse fossil fuels with other energy resources, such as biofuels or renewable sources.
Remember that fossil fuels specifically refer to coal, oil, and gas. Focus on these three when identifying fossil fuels.
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