Flashcard on Fossil Fuels and Nonrenewable Resources

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How does natural gas form?

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Natural gas forms from microorganisms and plants dying in shallow oceans and lakes.

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What is the main disadvantage of using fossil fuels?

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The main disadvantage of using fossil fuels is that they are nonrenewable.

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of what?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of organisms that lived long ago.

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What is a disadvantage of nuclear energy related to uranium?

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Uranium is nonrenewable and mining it is dangerous.

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Why is anthracite considered a highly desirable fuel?

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Anthracite is considered highly desirable because of its high heat content and low sulfur content.

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Define fossil fuels.

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the decomposed remains of ancient organisms, primarily plants and animals.

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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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Explain the process of coal formation.

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Coal forms from the remains of plants that accumulated in swampy areas, underwent heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally over time, while nonrenewable resources exist in finite amounts and cannot be replaced.