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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 subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.

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How are fossil fuels formed?

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Fossil fuels are formed when dead plants and animals are buried under layers of sediment and rock, where heat and pressure transform them into coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What is crude oil?

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Crude oil is a liquid fossil fuel that is extracted from the ground and can be refined into various products like gasoline, diesel, and other petrochemicals.

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What is natural gas?

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Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is primarily composed of methane and is used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation.

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What is coal?

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Coal is a solid fossil fuel that is formed from ancient plant material and is used primarily for electricity generation and steel production.

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What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuels?

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The extraction and burning of fossil fuels can lead to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.

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What is the significance of oil fields?

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Oil fields are areas where crude oil is found and extracted, playing a crucial role in the global energy supply.

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What does 'renewable energy' mean?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, unlike fossil fuels which are finite.

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What is the process of refining oil?

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Refining oil is the process of separating crude oil into different products through heating and distillation.

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

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Heat and pressure are essential in transforming organic material into fossil fuels over millions of years.

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