Energy and Fossil Fuels

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What happens when fossil fuels are used more rapidly than they are formed?

Back

The reserves will eventually be used up.

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Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

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Electricity.

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What is the most plentiful fossil fuel?

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Coal.

Front

From where did the oil enter the ecosystem during the Deepwater Horizon incident?

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Underneath the ocean floor.

Front

What type of energy use is a bus burning fossil fuels an example of?

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Transportation.

Front

Define fossil fuels.

Back

Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily consisting of coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

What are the main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil (petroleum), and natural gas.

Front

Explain 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 process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuels are formed from the decomposition of organic matter under heat and pressure over millions of years.

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What is a non-renewable resource?

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A non-renewable resource is a natural resource that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.