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, used as energy sources.

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What is oil?

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Oil is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean, and it is a thick, black liquid.

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How is coal formed?

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Coal is formed from the remains of plant material that accumulated in ancient forests millions of years ago.

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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, temperature, time, 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 marine organisms.

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What does non-renewable mean?

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Non-renewable means a resource that will eventually run out and cannot be replaced in a short time.

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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 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 over time, while non-renewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuel formation involves the accumulation of organic matter, followed by heat and pressure over millions of years.