Fossil Fuel Formation

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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are non-renewable energy sources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, including coal, oil, and natural gas.
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What are the main types of fossil fuels?
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The main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas.
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How are fossil fuels formed?
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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of dead plants and animals that have been buried under layers of sediment and subjected to high pressure and high heat over millions of years.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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What is coal?
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Coal is a solid fossil fuel that forms underground from dead plant material, subjected to heat and pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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What is oil?
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Oil is a liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures that have been buried and transformed over millions of years.
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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1
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What is natural gas?
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Natural gas is a gaseous fossil fuel that is often found alongside oil and is used for heating and electricity.
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Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable?
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Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because they take millions of years to form and cannot be replenished within a human lifetime.
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