FOSSIL FUEL

Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels.

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Fossil fuels are presently the world’s primary energy source.

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Mining is the process of extracting coal, oil, and natural gas from the ground.

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Lignite is the highest-grade coal.

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Fossil fuels are formed in an oxygen-rich environment.

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Oil is an organic material mostly made from algae.

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Natural gas is produced from sedimentary rock formation by forcing chemicals, water, and sand down a well under high pressure.

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Anthracite coal has the lowest fixed carbon content compared to other types of coal.

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Low pressures and temperature facilitate the formation of fossil fuel.

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Natural gas is the Earth’s cleanest fossil fuel

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