Fossil Fuels BrainPOP

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What is the primary force involved in the formation of coal and petroleum?

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Pressure

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What element is commonly found in the gases produced by burning fossil fuels?

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Carbon

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What is one advantage of using fossil fuels?

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They do not require much processing.

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What environmental issue is caused by burning fossil fuels?

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The gases emitted lead to global climate change.

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Why are the remains of ancient organisms buried deep within the Earth?

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They were buried by natural processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What are fossil fuels primarily composed of?

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Carbon-based materials.

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What is the process called that transforms organic material into fossil fuels?

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Fossilization.

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Name a common type of fossil fuel.

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Coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What is a major disadvantage of fossil fuels?

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They contribute to air pollution and climate change.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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How do fossil fuels contribute to energy production?

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They release energy when burned.

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