Fossil Fuels
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1.
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What are fossil fuels?
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Fossil fuels are natural substances formed from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants and animals, that have been buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the primary source of fossil fuels?
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The primary source of fossil fuels is mostly decaying organisms that were buried in marine mud.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do fossil fuels form?
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Fossil fuels form when organic matter is buried under layers of sediment and subjected to heat and pressure over long periods of time.
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What role do sediments play in the formation of fossil fuels?
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Sediments bury organic matter, providing the necessary pressure and heat for the transformation into fossil fuels.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why are ancient organisms buried deep within the Earth?
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Ancient organisms are buried deep within the Earth due to natural processes such as sedimentation, which covers them over time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the first step in the formation of oil?
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The first step in making oil is the burial of ocean organisms (plants and animals) in sediment millions of years ago.
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What is the significance of Rock Layer Z in geological studies?
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Rock Layer Z is often the oldest layer in a sequence, indicating the first sedimentary deposits in that area.
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