Formation of Fossil Fuels Vocabulary

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What is oil?

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A nonrenewable fuel formed from the remains of living organisms.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed when particles of other rocks are deposited in layers and are compacted and cemented.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is natural gas?

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A nonrenewable fuel formed from the remains of living organisms.

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What is the main source of natural gas?

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Marine organisms.

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What is the process of forming fossil fuels?

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Burial and compression of organic matter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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What is decomposition?

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The process of breaking down organic matter into simpler substances.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the role of sedimentary rocks in fossil fuel formation?

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They provide the layers where organic matter is buried and compressed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally, while nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced once used.

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What is combustion?

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A chemical process of burning a substance to release energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5