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theyre made out of dead stuff

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Q: Why are fossil fuels called Fossil fuels if there is no fossils?
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What are 4 fossils fuels and why are they called fossil?

oil, coal, natural gas, coke they are called fossil fuels because they are as old as fossils. They take thousands, if not millions of years to turn into what they are.


How do you rewrite this sentence to make it correct Fossil fuels are made from the fossils of dinosaurs?

Fossil fuels are not made from the fossils of dinosaurs.


What statement about fossils fuels is not true?

Fossil fuels are clean burning and will not be bad for the environment. We will never run out of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are good for our health. These are a few that are not true about fossil fuels.


Why are fossil fuels described as fossils?

Because fossil fuels are fossils is the simple answer. Fossil fuels are just large collections of tiny fossils which have undergone a slightly different process which allows them to be flammable.


What are fossle fuels?

fossil fuels are natural gasses that come from fossils. one fossil fuel is oil.


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 are some slogans about fossil fuels?

Bury Fossils get Fuels


How is energy produce d from fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels (hence the name) are natural fuels that come from decayed bodies (humus or fossils) in the earth.


How do fossils change the Earth's surface?

well im not very sure my self but it would have something to do with fossil fuels


Is uranium an example of a fossil fuel?

I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.


What are resources that are not fossil fuels called?

The resources that are non fossil fuels are called unlimited resources.


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.