Nonrenewable Energy Resources

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What is oil?

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A thick black liquid hydrocarbon extracted through drilling, which causes great environmental damage when spilled.

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What types of pollution are associated with burning coal?

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Sulfur pollution, particulate matter (ash), thermal water pollution, and CO2 emissions.

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True or False: Transportation accounts for two-thirds of oil use in the United States.

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True

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What is needed for all fossil fuels to form?

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Heat, pressure, and a lot of time.

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What is nuclear energy?

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The energy within the nucleus of an atom.

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What is coal?

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A nonrenewable energy resource formed from ancient plant material, primarily used for electricity generation.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel composed mainly of methane, used for heating, electricity generation, and as a fuel for vehicles.

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What is the primary environmental concern with oil spills?

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They cause significant harm to marine and coastal ecosystems.

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What is the process of nuclear fission?

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The splitting of an atomic nucleus to release energy, used in nuclear power plants.

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What is the main component of coal?

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Carbon, along with various other elements such as hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.