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Oil is a nonrenewable resource and was formed actually one of the first sea animals. When the sea animal died, it would slowly turn into a liquid substance because of the earths core and that's why.

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Q: Why does it take millions of years to replace crude oil?
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How long does it take for crude oil to be formed?

Millions of years


Does it take millions of years to replace coal oil and natural gas?

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