Fossil Fuels

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What is the solid form of fossil fuels?

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Coal

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Why are fossil fuels so widely used?

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They are easy to obtain (get) and process (use).

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

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What is the liquid form of fossil fuels?

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Petroleum/Oil

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What are fossil fuels formed from?

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The remains of once living organisms.

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What is another type of non-renewable energy source besides fossil fuels?

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Nuclear energy.

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Define fossil fuels.

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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List the three main types of fossil fuels.

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Coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas.

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What is natural gas primarily used for?

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Heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

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How are fossil fuels extracted from the earth?

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Through mining (for coal) and drilling (for oil and natural gas).

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What is a major environmental concern related to fossil fuels?

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They produce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-ESS3-5