Nonrenewable Energy Sources

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What is a nonrenewable energy source?

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A nonrenewable energy source is a type of energy that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are materials that formed from the decayed remains of ancient plants and animals, found underground.

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What is petroleum?

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Petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel that is transported by pipelines, trucks, trains, and ships.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a solid fossil fuel that is burned to produce energy.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a gaseous fossil fuel that is used for heating and cooking.

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Why are fossil fuels considered nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced quickly.

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What is carbon monoxide?

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Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that you cannot see or smell.

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Which animal was used to keep coal miners safe?

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The canary was used to keep coal miners safe by detecting harmful gases.

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What is the main environmental concern with using fossil fuels?

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The main environmental concern is that burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels called?

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The process of extracting fossil fuels is called drilling or mining.