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, buried under layers of earth for millions of years. They include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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How is natural gas formed?

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

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What conditions are needed to form coal?

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Coal is formed under conditions of heat and pressure over millions of years.

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Are fossil fuels renewable resources?

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No, fossil fuels are not renewable resources; they take millions of years to form and are being used faster than they can be replaced.

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What is the primary source of organic matter for fossil fuels?

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The primary source of organic matter for fossil fuels is mostly decaying organisms.

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What four factors 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 coal primarily made of?

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Coal is primarily made of carbon, along with other elements like hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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What is the main use of fossil fuels?

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

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, while non-renewable resources, like fossil fuels, take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.