Question

1. choose the correct answer.

____ helps create smog.
noise
flooding
scarcity
gasoline

1. match the terms with the definitions.

____ energy found in the nucleus of an atom
____ a fuel created from decaying organisms that lived long ago
____ splitting the nucleus of an atom apart
____ a gas that is created by the burning of coal, oil, and natural gas
____ the act of using less of our resources and protecting the environment
____ the overall increase in global temperature

Explanation:

For Question 1:

Smog forms from pollutants released by burning fossil fuels. Gasoline combustion emits nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, which react to form smog. The other options are unrelated to smog formation.

Each term is matched to its standard scientific definition:

1. Nuclear energy is stored in an atom's nucleus.
2. Fossil fuels (like coal, oil) form from ancient decaying organisms.
3. Nuclear fission is the process of splitting an atom's nucleus.
4. Carbon dioxide is the primary gas released by burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.
5. Conservation refers to reducing resource use and protecting the environment.
6. Global warming describes the overall rise in Earth's average temperature.

Answer:

Gasoline

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For Question 2: