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  1. The sun's radiation grew plants (photosynthesis)
  2. Animals ate the plants
  3. Plants and animals died and were crushed underground for 300 million years, turning into fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas)
  4. We dig them up and burn them, releasing that long lost energy from the sun! (As well as the long lost carbon dioxide!) nnnn
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What does fossil fuels contain from the sun's radiant energy?

Fossil fuels contain energy that originally came from the sun, which was absorbed by plants through photosynthesis millions of years ago. This energy is stored in the form of carbon compounds in fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. When these fuels are burned, they release this stored energy in the form of heat and light.


How is the chemical energy in fossil fuels related to the suns radiant energy?

Afuel is a material that releases energy when it burns. These fossil fuels---energy-rich substances ormed from the remains of organisms or as you might say; plants and animals.That was just a reminder for you,the real answer is right here:The potential chemical energy in fossil fuels and food was stored by plants that converted the sun's radiant energy into chemical energy. Now that was the real answer, oyur welcome,Tracey Nichole Gordon.


Where does the energy fossil fuel come from?

The sun. Fossil fuels are made up of plants and animals that lived in the past and have been converted to fossil fuels by geological processes over time. And as plants convert the suns energy into sugars, fossil fuels are stored solar energy.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The energy comes from the energy that was previously in dead plants/animals... to understand better read about the carboniferous period. It explains how fossil fuels were created, through the compression of decaying plant material that had lots of locked up carbon underneath layers of sediments.


What country does fossil fuels come from?

The sun. Fossil fuels are made up of plants and animals that lived in the past and have been converted to fossil fuels by geological processes over time. And as plants convert the suns energy into sugars, fossil fuels are stored solar energy.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The energy comes from the energy that was previously in dead plants/animals... to understand better read about the carboniferous period. It explains how fossil fuels were created, through the compression of decaying plant material that had lots of locked up carbon underneath layers of sediments.


Where does the energy we from many of our natural resources ultimately come from?

The energy found in natural resources ultimately comes from the sun. Through processes like photosynthesis in plants, the sun's energy is converted into chemical energy that is stored in these resources such as fossil fuels, biomass, and wind.


What chemical is the suns energy stored?

hydrogen


How does the suns energy get into wood and other biomass fuels?

The sun's energy is absorbed by plants during photosynthesis, where they convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) using sunlight. This glucose is then used as energy for growth and stored in the form of biomass in plants such as wood. When wood is burned as a fuel, the stored energy is released as heat and light.


What is the source of energy stored in fossil fuels?

The sun. Fossil fuels are made up of plants and animals that lived in the past and have been converted to fossil fuels by geological processes over time. And as plants convert the suns energy into sugars, fossil fuels are stored solar energy.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The energy comes from the energy that was previously in dead plants/animals... to understand better read about the carboniferous period. It explains how fossil fuels were created, through the compression of decaying plant material that had lots of locked up carbon underneath layers of sediments.


In what way is the suns energy stored in plants?

The suns energy is converted to sugar through photosynthesis. The plant uses this sugar to grow and create pollen


What are the issues involved with fossil fuels?

Don't mind this question it makes no sense Which Of theses is the result of burning fossil fuels? a. Acid Rain b. Clean water c. Hydroelectric energy d. Solar energy Which Of theses is the result of burning fossil fuels? a. Acid Rain b. Clean water c. Hydroelectric energy d. Solar energy


How does solar energy help the earth?

solar energy provides a heat source for all living things on earth. we also transfer solar heat into electricity and other types of energy, using solar panels. however, only a portion of the suns energy makes it to earths surface because the ionosphere reflects some of the rays back into space. only half of the incoming ratiation from the sun makes it to the earths surface.


Why is the greenhouse effect caused by earth's carbon etc?

The greenhouse effect may increase on Earth because of the continuous burning of fossil fuels. These fossil fuels not only release toxic gases but also carbon dioxide, which traps the suns heat in the atmosphere.