20.5 to 20.9 Fossil Fuels Flashcard Env Sci BWHS

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What is coal made of?

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Decomposed plant remains.

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Which of these is not a fossil fuel?

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Electricity.

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What fossil fuel is formed from dead marine organisms?

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Oil and Natural Gas.

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What is the primary component of natural gas?

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Methane.

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What are fossil fuels?

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Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

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How is coal formed?

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Through the accumulation and compaction of plant material over millions of years.

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What is petroleum?

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A liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms.

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What is the environmental impact of burning fossil fuels?

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It releases greenhouse gases, contributing to climate change.

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What is the process of extracting fossil fuels from the earth called?

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Extraction or drilling.

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What are the three main types of fossil fuels?

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Coal, oil, and natural gas.