fossil fuels

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What is a fuel?

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A substance that provides energy, such as heat, light, motion, or electricity.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Energy-rich substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms.

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What are hydrocarbons?

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Chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen atoms.

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What is another name for petroleum?

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Oil.

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What is a refinery?

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A factory in which crude oil is heated and separated into fuels and other products.

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What are petrochemicals?

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Compounds used to make plastics, paints, medicines, and cosmetics.