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Fossil fuels are compounds created from the decay of ancient swamps. They include peat, coal, natural gas and crude oil. A very simplified explanation of how they got made is that there was a time in paleo history when most plant material was made from lignin but there were no bacteria that could break it down, so when plants died, they just piled up on top of each other and slowly sunk into the bog. With pressure and heat they turned into the fossil fuels over millions of years. Today, most plants are made from cellulose and there are bacteria that break it down - dead plants become soil, not oil, so no new fossil fuel is being produced. Once we use up what there is in the earth, there isn't any more.
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Is rocket fuel a fossil fuel?
Yes it is a fossil fuel.
What is a gas fossil fuel made in deep oceans?
Methane.
What is a living fossil fuel?
a living fossil fuel.
Is oil a fossil fuel?
Oil is formed by the decomposition of fossilized plant and animal remains. This is why it is referred to as a fossil fuel. Other fossil fuels include coal and natural gas.
What fossil fuel do humans use most?
the most fossil fuel that humans use is the solid fossil fuel. and it is coal
Is coal natural or man-made?
It is a fossil fuel.
What liquid fossil fuel is made in deep oceans?
a liquid fossil fuel made in deep ocean
Is fossil fuel made out of plastic?
No, but plastic can be made from fossil fuels.
What fossil fuel is used to make petrol?
petrol is made from the fossil fuel oil
What are the differences between fossil fuels and nuclear fuels?
Fossil fuels are formed from decomposed organic matter over millions of years, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, and release carbon dioxide and other pollutants when burned. Nuclear fuels, like uranium and plutonium, undergo nuclear fission reactions in reactors to produce energy without emissions of greenhouse gases, but they produce radioactive waste that needs to be carefully managed.
What product is made when a fuel burns in air?
Fossil fuel
How much fossil fuel is made in one day?
97 million or billion fossil fuel is burnt in a day!
Fossil fuel are made from?
plants and animals
Is petroleum man made?
No, petroleum is a naturally occurring fossil fuel formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals buried deep underground. While humans extract and refine petroleum for use, it is not man-made.
What are nonrenewable resources made from decayed plants?
fossil fuels
Where does fossil fuel com from?
fossil fuel comes from the ground and is made of decaying plants and animals over millions of years.
Kind of fuel made from ancient plants?
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, are made from ancient plants and animals that have been compressed and heated over millions of years. These fuels are non-renewable and release carbon dioxide when burned, contributing to climate change.
