Fossil Fuels

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What is organic matter?

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Any matter that is or was once living.

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What are the main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is crude oil?

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A liquid fossil fuel that is extracted from the earth and refined into various products.

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What is coal?

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A highly combustible form of organic rock found beneath the earth’s surface.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is found in underground rock formations.

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What is a byproduct of using crude oil?

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Products such as gasoline, diesel, and plastics.

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What is the primary use of fossil fuels?

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To generate energy for electricity, heating, and transportation.

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What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuel use?

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Air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.

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What is the process of refining crude oil?

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The separation of crude oil into various components through distillation.

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What is the significance of fossil fuels in the economy?

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They are a major source of energy and raw materials for various industries.

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