Fossil Fuels

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What is the solid form of fossil fuels?

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Coal

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What is the fossil fuel that is typically found in liquid form?

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Petroleum

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What is the primary use of natural gas in households?

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Heating homes and cooking

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, petroleum, and natural gas

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What is the process by which fossil fuels are formed?

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The decomposition of organic matter over millions of years under heat and pressure

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

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What is petroleum commonly used for besides fuel?

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It is used to produce plastics, chemicals, and other materials.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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How is natural gas extracted from the earth?

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Through drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

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What is the main component of natural gas?

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Methane (CH4)

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What are some advantages of using fossil fuels?

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They are energy-dense, widely available, and relatively inexpensive.

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2