Fossil Fuels

Front

What are fossil fuels?

Back

Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, buried under layers of sediment and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

Front

Are fossil fuels renewable resources?

Back

No, fossil fuels are not renewable resources; they take millions of years to form and are being used faster than they can be replaced.

Front

What are the main types of fossil fuels?

Back

The main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.

Front

How is natural gas formed?

Back

Natural gas is formed from oil when it is subjected to more heat and pressure over time.

Front

What is required for fossil fuels to form?

Back

Fossil fuels require dead organisms, layers of sediment, heat, and pressure over long periods of time to form.

Front

What kind of particles are needed in marine mud for fossil fuel formation?

Back

Mostly decaying organisms are needed in marine mud for fossil fuel formation.

Front

What is the role of heat in fossil fuel formation?

Back

Heat helps to break down organic matter and transform it into fossil fuels over time.

Front

What is the role of pressure in fossil fuel formation?

Back

Pressure compresses the layers of sediment and organic matter, aiding in the transformation into fossil fuels.

Front

What is coal primarily made from?

Back

Coal is primarily made from ancient plant material that has been subjected to heat and pressure.

Front

What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources?

Back

Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period of time, while non-renewable resources, like fossil fuels, take millions of years to form.