In the passage above, each sentence is numbered with a small superscript number at the beginning of the sentence. 2. Categorize each of the following sentences according to the type of information it presents. (3 points)
General Information about Fossil Fuels
Benefits/Pros of Fossil Fuels
Drawbacks/Cons of Fossil Fuels
sentence 3
sentence 7
sentence 8
sentence 11
sentence 14
sentence 20
General Information about Fossil Fuels:
- Sentence 3: "Fossil fuels are made up of decaying plant and animal matter that have been underground for millions of years."
- Sentence 7: "These fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas."
- Sentence 14: "Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, meaning they cannot be replenished once they are used up."
Benefits/Pros of Fossil Fuels:
- No sentences in the passage provide information about benefits or pros of fossil fuels.
Drawbacks/Cons of Fossil Fuels:
- Sentence 8: "When burned, fossil fuels release harmful greenhouse gases into the atmosphere."
- Sentence 11: "The extraction and burning of fossil fuels can also cause environmental damage."
- Sentence 20: "Over-reliance on fossil fuels contributes to climate change and air pollution."