Fossil Fuels

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What are the three main fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

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How long will the current coal supply last at the current rate of consumption?

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200-250 years

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What is the approximate efficiency of fossil-fuel power plants?

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35%

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Why are fossil fuels classified as nonrenewable?

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They take millions of years to replace.

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Which fossil fuel is the remains of ancient plants?

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Coal

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What is coal primarily used for?

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Electricity generation and steel production.

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What is oil commonly used for?

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Fuel for vehicles, heating, and as a raw material for various chemicals.

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What is natural gas primarily composed of?

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Methane (CH4).

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What are the environmental impacts of burning fossil fuels?

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Air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and climate change.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels from the earth called?

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Extraction or drilling.