Formation of Fossil Fuels 5.7A

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What is the process by which dead plants form fossil fuels?

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Dead plants sink to the bottom of water bodies and get buried by sediment for millions of years.

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What are fossil fuels formed from?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of tiny, ancient marine organisms.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to tiny pieces of rock that accumulate at the bottom of water bodies.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is the definition of renewable resources?

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Resources that nature can produce again, such as solar energy and wind.

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What is the definition of nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replaced once they are used up, such as fossil fuels.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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What is organic matter?

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Organic matter is the remains of living organisms, such as plants and animals.

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What role do decomposers play in the formation of fossil fuels?

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Decomposers break down dead plants and animals, but for fossil fuels, the remains must be buried and not fully decomposed.

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What is the main difference between fossil fuels and renewable resources?

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Fossil fuels are nonrenewable and take millions of years to form, while renewable resources can be replenished naturally.