Earth Science: Natural Resources and Fuel

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What is a fossil fuel?

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A deposit of fuel that was once ancient plants and animals.

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What is a fossil?

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The remains or imprints of a plant or animal that was once living.

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What is pollution?

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Things that cause harm to the air, soil, and water.

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What are examples of fossil fuels?

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Examples of fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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A source of energy that will one day be used up.

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What is renewable energy?

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A source of energy that will never run out.

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What is coal?

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A type of fossil fuel that is a black or brownish-black sedimentary rock.

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What is oil?

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A liquid fossil fuel that is used for energy and is found underground.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel that is a gas and is often used for heating and cooking.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The warming of the Earth due to trapped gases in the atmosphere.

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