Sedimentary Rocks & Fossil Fuels

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What type of resource are fossil fuels classified as?

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Nonrenewable resource.

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What process involves the movement of sediments by wind, water, ice, and gravity?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What type of rock is formed from layers of compressed sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called that breaks down rock into smaller particles due to wind, water, and ice?

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Weathering.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What is the primary component of coal?

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Carbon.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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How is oil formed from organic materials?

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Through heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the significance of sedimentary rocks in the fossil fuel industry?

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They often contain fossil fuels and provide clues about Earth's history.

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What are the environmental impacts of extracting fossil fuels?

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Pollution, habitat destruction, and contribution to climate change.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot.