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 marine organisms, and it is a thick, black liquid.

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What is the primary event that leads to the formation of oil?

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The death of ancient marine (ocean) animals.

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What are the four factors that contribute to the formation of fossil fuels?

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Organic matter, high temperatures, time, and pressure.

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What must be present for fossil fuels to form?

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Dead organisms, layers of sediment, and heat & pressure over time.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants, primarily found in land environments.

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

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Heat and pressure transform organic matter into fossil fuels over millions of years.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and organic material that accumulate in layers, often forming fossil fuels.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?

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It takes millions of years for fossil fuels to form from organic matter.