Question

multiple choice

1. of the following, the one that is a renewable resource is

a. coal. c. oil.
b. trees. d. natural gas.

1. all of the following are separated from petroleum except

a. jet fuel. c. kerosene.
b. lignite. d. fuel oil.

1. which of the following is a component of natural gas?

a. gasohol c. kerosene
b. methane d. gasoline

1. peat, lignite, and anthracite are all stages in the formation of

a. petroleum. c. coal.
b. natural gas. d. gasohol.

1. which of the following factors contribute to smog problems?

a. high numbers of automobiles
b. lots of sunlight
c. mountains surrounding urban areas
d. all of the above

Explanation:

• For question 5, trees can regrow, making them renewable, while coal, oil and natural gas are fossil - fuels and non - renewable.
• For question 6, lignite is a type of coal, not a product separated from petroleum. Jet fuel, kerosene and fuel oil are petroleum products.
• For question 7, methane is the main component of natural gas. Gasohol is a blend of gasoline and ethanol, kerosene and gasoline are petroleum products.
• For question 8, peat, lignite and anthracite are stages in coal formation.
• For question 9, high numbers of automobiles emit pollutants, sunlight can cause photochemical reactions, and mountains surrounding urban areas can trap pollutants, all contributing to smog problems.

Answer:

1. b. trees
2. b. lignite
3. b. methane
4. c. coal
5. d. all of the above