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Why are nonrenewables also called fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are those which are naturally created from living organisms, usually only under certain conditions and a very long period of time. The most important ones are coal, oil, and natural gas. They usually consist mostly of hydrocarbons. Nonrenewable fuels are those which are only replenished on a geological timescale or not at all. They include both the above listed fuels as well as uranium, which is not being replenished but at the same time cannot be considered a fossil fuel due to its creation process. In summary: --Fossil fuels have organic origins. --Nonrenewable fuels are not being replaced on any reasonable timescale. They are often confused because of their significant overlap, but are not the same thing.
Does DDT have any short or long term effects on the environment?
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Fossil fuels formed over a long period of time because heat and pressure were applied to?
Organisms buried in the ground. Hope that helped! :P
What are the long term and short term effects of nuclear energy?
long term it may elevate long term cancer risks
What are fossil fuels what are they used for and why are they considered non renewable?
That oil comes from fossils is a myth, disproven by the Russians long ago, to propagate the illusion of scarcity and 'peak oil.' Seek 'The Origins of Oil.'
Are fossil fuels sustainable?
I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.
Is Petroleum limited resources?
Petroleum is called "fossil fuel." Fossil fuels are made after a long time out of decaying organisms. Because it takes so long to create fossil fuels, and because it isn't taking us long to use fossil fuels, they are limited. How much petroleum we have left is unknown, but there is a limit.
How long does it take for the earth to make fossil fuels in years at a time?
It takes millions of years for fossil fuels to be naturally formed.
How long will fossil fuels be available for your use?
scientists show that fossil fuels will be nowhere to be found in the next 20 to 30 years
Why are these resources referred to as fossil fuels?
"Fossil fuels" refers to fuels, such as carbon and petroleum, that are generally believed to originate as fossils.
What is the difference between the short and long carbon cycle?
The difference between the short and long carbon cycle is that the short cycle emphasizes the interaction between the biosphere and atmosphere while the long cycle emphasizes the formation and destruction of fossil fuels.
What are the effects of burning fossil fuels on the following atmosphere?
it makes holes in the ozone layer which in the long run makes the sun hotter. hence "globle warming"
Can you make fossil fuels?
Yes, but it takes a long time
Has the use of fossil fuels changed over time?
it will change if we use lots of fossil fuels. Because we cannot make fossil feuls because it is from long time ago. from:Alex
Are fossil fuels considered renewable?
Yes coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels because it takes a long time to make them, millions of years.Yes, fossil fuels are nonrenewable because it takes million of years of fossil fuel to form.
Why won't fossil fuels last forever?
Fossil Fuels are created when the remains of plants and creatures are put under extreme pressure for extremely long periods of time. There Isn't an infinite amount of vegetation and creatures that lived that long ago, therefore there isn't an infinite amount of Fossil Fuels.
What is the name of the fossil fuels from the remains of forest plants from long ago?
the fossil fuel created is coal
