Los combustibles fósiles: formación

Fossil fuels, providing 90% of the world's energy, are hydrocarbons formed from prehistoric organisms. Plants convert solar energy via photosynthesis, and when they die, microorganisms decompose them. Over time, pressure and heat transform this organic matter into fossil fuels. Oil and gas originate from marine organisms, while charcoal comes from terrestrial vegetation. These fuels are finite and unsustainable due to their long formation period.

What are the three main types of fuels mentioned in the text?

How are fossil fuels formed from prehistoric organisms?

What role do microorganisms play in the formation of fossil fuels?

Explain the process that leads to the creation of fossil fuels from organic matter.

Why are fossil fuels considered a finite and unsustainable energy source?