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 that have been buried and transformed by heat and pressure over millions of years.

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Name three types of fossil fuels.

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Oil, coal, and natural gas.

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Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel: Oil, Coal, Dinosaur fossils, Natural gas?

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Dinosaur fossils are not fossil fuels.

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How long does it take for fossil fuels to reform?

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It takes millions of years for fossil fuels to reform.

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Are fossil fuels natural resources?

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Yes, fossil fuels are considered natural resources.

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What role do dead plants and animals play in the formation of fossil fuels?

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Dead plants and animals are the primary materials that form fossil fuels.

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What happens when we run out of fossil fuels?

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We won't be able to drive cars and trains.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a type of fossil fuel that is solid and formed from ancient plant material.

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What is oil?

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Oil is a liquid fossil fuel that is formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures.

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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 coal.