Question

Fossil fuel can be used for which of the following purposes?

• A. Electricity generation
• B. Cooking food
• C. Fuel for vehicles
• D. Running windmills

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A Electricity generation
B Cooking food
C Fuel for vehicles

Fossil fuels can be burned in air or with oxygen derived from air to provide heat.
- Water is converted into steam by the heat generated on burning fossil fuels. The steam is then used to generate electricity.
- LPG obtained from petroleum, is used as a fuel in our kitchens.
- Gasoline and diesel obtained by refining of crude oil are used as fuel in cars, trucks etc.
- In windmills, wind energy is used to generate electricity which is not a fossil fuel.