Fossil fuels
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5th Grade
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, buried under layers of earth for millions of years. They include coal, oil, and natural gas.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is coal formed?
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Coal is formed from the remains of plants that lived in swamps millions of years ago. Over time, heat and pressure transformed these remains into coal.
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How is oil formed?
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Oil is formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures and plants that settled on the ocean floor millions of years ago. Heat and pressure transformed these remains into oil.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How is natural gas formed?
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Natural gas is formed from the remains of marine organisms that were buried under layers of sediment and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main component of natural gas?
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The main component of natural gas is methane.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How long does it take for fossil fuels to form?
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It takes millions of years for fossil fuels to form.
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Where is coal typically found?
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Coal is typically found in areas that were once swamps, where large amounts of plant material accumulated.
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