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 that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What are the main types of fossil fuels?

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The main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What conditions are needed to form coal?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is the primary source of organic matter for fossil fuel formation?

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Mostly decaying organisms.

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation called?

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The process is called fossilization.

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Which layer of rock typically forms first in the fossil fuel formation process?

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Rock Layer Z.

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What happens to oil when more heat and pressure is applied?

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It transforms into natural gas.

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What is the role of intense pressure in fossil fuel formation?

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Intense pressure helps to compress organic materials, aiding in the transformation into fossil fuels.

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What is one condition that is NOT necessary for fossil fuel formation?

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Fresh water.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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Fossil fuels take millions of years to form.