Fossil Fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of dead plants and animals over millions of years, used as energy sources.

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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 is natural gas formed?

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Natural gas is formed from oil when more heat and pressure is applied over time.

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What is coal primarily made from?

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Coal is primarily made from the remains of ancient plants that were buried and subjected to heat and pressure.

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What conditions are necessary for fossil fuels to form?

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

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What is the role of heat and pressure in fossil fuel formation?

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Heat and pressure transform organic material into fossil fuels over millions of years.

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What is petroleum?

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Petroleum, also known as crude oil, is a liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of marine organisms.

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How does natural gas differ from oil?

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Natural gas is a gaseous fossil fuel, while oil is a liquid fossil fuel, both formed from organic materials.

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What is the significance of decaying organisms in fossil fuel formation?

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Decaying organisms provide the organic material necessary for the formation of fossil fuels.

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What is the process of sedimentation in fossil fuel formation?

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Sedimentation is the process where particles settle at the bottom of water bodies, forming layers that can lead to fossil fuel formation.

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