Energy Resources Review

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What is coal?

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Coal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that died long ago in and around swampy areas.

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How is coal formed?

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Coal is formed from the remains of plants that died long ago in and around swampy areas.

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What is the main reason fossil fuels are useful?

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Fossil fuels provide fuel that burns much hotter than wood.

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What is the relationship between population and petroleum resource usage?

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An increase in population leads to higher usage of petroleum resources.

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What is nuclear power?

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Nuclear power is a nonrenewable energy resource used to provide electricity.

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How is nuclear energy harnessed to produce electricity?

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Nuclear energy is harnessed through nuclear fission.

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What is hydraulic fracturing (fracking)?

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Fracking is a process where pressurized fluids are used to break up layers of shale rock to extract natural gas.

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What percentage of electricity in the United States is provided by nuclear power?

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Nuclear power provides 20 percent of the electricity in the United States.

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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, used for energy.

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What is the main advantage of using fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels provide a high energy output compared to other energy sources.