Fossil Fuels

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What is a fossil fuel?

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A fossil fuel is a natural resource formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, Oil (Petroleum), and Natural Gas.

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What is petroleum?

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Petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel that is refined to produce gasoline, diesel, and other products.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plant material that has been compressed over time.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a gaseous fossil fuel primarily composed of methane, used for heating and electricity.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a natural resource that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy or wind.

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuels form from the remains of dead plants and animals that are buried under layers of sediment and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What role do decomposed organisms play in fossil fuel formation?

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Decomposed organisms provide the organic material necessary for the formation of fossil fuels.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock formed from the accumulation of sediment, often containing fossils and organic material.

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What is the significance of pressure in fossil fuel formation?

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Pressure helps to transform organic material into fossil fuels by compressing it over time.