Synthetic Materials, Natural Resources Quick Check
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Question
Which option is a natural material that is not a fossil fuel?(1 point)
Responses
natural gas
natural gas
cotton
cotton
petroleum
petroleum
vinyl
vinyl
cotton
To determine which option is a natural material that is not a fossil fuel, we need to understand what qualifies as a fossil fuel and what qualifies as a natural material.
Fossil fuels are energy resources derived from biological materials that have undergone decomposition and transformation over millions of years. They include substances like natural gas, petroleum (crude oil), and coal.
Natural materials, on the other hand, refer to substances that occur in nature and are not man-made or synthetic.
Looking at the options provided:
1. Natural gas: This is a fossil fuel and not a natural material.
2. Cotton: Cotton is a natural material obtained from the cotton plant and is not a fossil fuel. It is commonly used in fabric production.
3. Petroleum: Petroleum is a fossil fuel and not a natural material.
4. Vinyl: Vinyl is a synthetic material derived from plastic and is not a natural material.
Based on this information, the correct option is "cotton."