Fossil Fuel Vocab

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Chemical compound with 2 O atoms around a C atom.

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Carbon Dioxide

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Type of solid fossil fuel formed from fossilized plant matter, used for electricity generation.

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Coal

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Release of something, like pollution from a car's tailpipe

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Emissions

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Energy-rich substances like petroleum, coal, or natural gas from ancient organisms.

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Fossil Fuel

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Natural phenomenon where the sun's thermal energy is absorbed by gases and re-radiated to Earth's surface.

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greenhouse effect

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Using less to provide the same service

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Energy efficiency

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water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide

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greenhouse gases

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Hydrocarbon

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compound of hydrogen and carbon

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Gaseous fossil fuel used for energy in heating, cooking, and electricity.

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Natural gas

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Natural resource consumed faster than it can be replaced.

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Nonrenewable resource