Sedimentary rock and fossil fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, which have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years. They include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form, and once depleted, they cannot be replaced within a human timescale.

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What are the four factors that contribute to the formation of fossil fuels?

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The four factors are organic matter, high temperatures, time, and pressure.

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What is the process that changes buried organic matter into fossil fuels?

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The process that changes buried organic matter into fossil fuels involves heat and pressure over long periods of time.

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What type of fossil fuel is formed from oil under high heat and pressure?

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Natural gas is formed when more heat and pressure is applied to oil.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a type of fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of ancient plants that have been subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is oil?

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Oil, also known as petroleum, is a liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms under heat and pressure.

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What is the main use of fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are primarily used for energy production, including electricity generation, heating, and powering vehicles.

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What is an example of a fossil fuel used in cooking?

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Natural gas is commonly used as a fuel for cooking, such as in gas stoves.