Fossil Fuels

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What are fossil fuels?

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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily used for energy production.

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Why do we depend on fossil fuels?

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We depend on fossil fuels for electricity, transportation, and heating.

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What is oil?

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Oil is a fossil fuel formed from the remains of small organisms that lived in the ocean, and it is a thick, black liquid.

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How are natural gas and petroleum formed?

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Natural gas and petroleum were both formed under ancient seas.

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What does non-renewable mean?

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Non-renewable means something that will eventually run out.

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What kind of organisms form coal?

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Coal is formed from the remains of plants and trees.

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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 and electricity.

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What is the main component of oil?

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The main component of oil is hydrocarbons.

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What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuels?

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The environmental impacts include air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat destruction.

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What is the process of fossil fuel formation?

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Fossil fuel formation involves the decomposition of organic matter under heat and pressure over millions of years.