Fossil Fuels(OCR GCSE)

Mastery Mind: Physics Revision · Oct 20, 2026

Fossil fuels — coal, oil, and natural gas — are the dominant global energy source, yet their combustion drives climate change through CO2 emissions and causes acid rain through SO2. OCR examiners assess candidates on their ability to evaluate the trade-offs between fossil fuels' unmatched reliability and energy density against their serious environmental and sustainability drawbacks, making this a high-value topic for both Foundation and Higher tier candidates. Listen to this audio revision guide for Fossil Fuels. Test your knowledge with interactive exam questions and flashcards at…