In which of these options are people burning a fuel to get energy?

Question

Select all that apply.

Responses

using a garden hose to clean a car
using a garden hose to clean a car

driving a car
driving a car

using natural gas to produce electricity
using natural gas to produce electricity

using a candle to provide light

Answer 1

The options where people are burning a fuel to get energy are:

• driving a car (most cars use gasoline or diesel, which are burned for energy)
• using natural gas to produce electricity (natural gas is burned to generate electricity)
• using a candle to provide light (candles are made of wax, which is burned for light)

So, you would select:

• driving a car
• using natural gas to produce electricity
• using a candle to provide light