Fossil Fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are fuels that form from the remains of plant and other organisms that were buried and altered over millions of years.

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What is necessary for the formation of fossil fuels?

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Extreme heat, organic (living) matter, and intense pressure are necessary for the formation of fossil fuels.

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Which of the following is NOT necessary for the formation of fossil fuels?

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Fresh water is NOT necessary for the formation of fossil fuels.

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What is oil?

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Oil is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean and is a thick, black liquid.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel formed when more heat and pressure is applied to oil.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a type of fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of plants that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is the first step in the formation of fossil fuels?

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The first step is the accumulation of organic matter, such as dead plants and animals.

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What happens to organic matter over time to form fossil fuels?

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Over time, organic matter is buried under layers of sediment, where heat and pressure transform it into fossil fuels.

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What is the role of sediment in the formation of fossil fuels?

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Sediment buries organic matter, providing the heat and pressure needed for fossil fuel formation.

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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.