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 is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is used as a source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity.

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How is oil formed?

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Oil is formed from the remains of ancient marine animals that died and were buried under layers of sediment, where heat and pressure transformed them over time.

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What is coal made from?

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Coal is formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago, which were buried and subjected to heat and pressure.

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What conditions are necessary for fossil fuels to form?

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Fossil fuels require dead organisms, layers of sediment, and heat & pressure over time to form.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in fossil fuel formation?

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Heat and pressure help to break down the organic material in dead organisms, transforming them into fossil fuels over millions of years.

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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 (like solar energy), while non-renewable resources (like fossil fuels) cannot be replaced once they are used up.

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Why is fresh water not necessary for fossil fuel formation?

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Fresh water is not a requirement for fossil fuel formation; instead, the presence of heat, pressure, and organic matter is essential.

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What is the primary component of natural gas?

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The primary component of natural gas is methane.

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What is the significance of sediment in fossil fuel formation?

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Sediment helps to bury dead organisms, providing the necessary conditions of heat and pressure for fossil fuel formation.