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 an example of natural gas?

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The flame on your stove is an example of natural gas.

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

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The first step is placing a layer of leaves, representing organic matter, in the bottom of a cup.

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What comes after placing leaves in a fossil fuel model?

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Adding sand on top of the leaves to model burial in sediments.

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Which rock layer formed first in a sequence?

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Rock Layer Z formed first.

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Why are fossil fuels classified as nonrenewable?

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Fossil fuels are classified as nonrenewable because they take millions of years to replace.

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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 ancient plants.

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What is petroleum?

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Petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures.

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What is natural gas primarily composed of?

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Natural gas is primarily composed of methane.

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How do fossil fuels impact the environment?

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Fossil fuels can contribute to air pollution and climate change when burned.