Fossil Fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Resources made from once living organisms.

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What is lignite?

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Lignite is the lowest grade of coal, not the highest.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of fossil fuel?

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Light.

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What is a greenhouse gas?

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A gas that traps heat in our atmosphere.

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What are the environmental costs associated with coal?

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Particulates released into the atmosphere, degradation of land, release of trace metals, and transportation costs.

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What is coal primarily used for?

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Coal is primarily used for electricity generation and industrial processes.

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What is petroleum?

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A liquid fossil fuel used for transportation, heating, and as a raw material for various products.

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What is natural gas?

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A fossil fuel in gaseous form, primarily composed of methane, used for heating and electricity.

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What are the main components of fossil fuels?

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Carbon, hydrogen, and sulfur.

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How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

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Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere.