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Why is coal considered a very dirty fossil fuel compared to other fossil fuels?
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∙ 13y ago
because it is messier to get and it makes people dirty
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What is the opposite of fossil fuels?
Non-fossil fuels, renewable fuels.
Why are fossil fuels not considered to be minerals?
Most likely because fossil fuels are not minerals. They are ultimately composed of organic matter which came from living things that died and became buried under sediment. Through a lot of time and a great amount of pressure the fossil fuels were developed. This is also why fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources because it takes so long to make them. That's all :) JAE HERMOSA
How can sulphur impurities be dealt with in fossil fuels?
Burn less fossil fuels
What is the scientific definition for fossil fuels?
the scientific definination for fossil fuels if buger eater
What are resources that are not fossil fuels called?
The resources that are non fossil fuels are called unlimited resources.
Is fossil fuels clean or dirty?
fossil fuels are oil and stuff like that, so they are dirty
Why isn't wood considered an important fuel compared to other fossil fuels?
Wood is not a fossil fuel (they are coal, oil and natural gas).
At what time was fossil fuels considered renewable?
Fossil fuels were never a renewable resource.
Is an environmental consequence of the use of fossil fuels?
The burning of fossil fuels has detrimental effects on human health and the environment. Smog, pollution, and dirty fuel are all lasting attributes of burning fossil fuels.
Why are fossil fuels dirty?
Because they contain oil and coal things such as these.
Is the role of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle?
The role of fossil fuels in the carbon cycle is to produce carbon dioxide. Fossil fuels are considered to be the highest contributors to pollution of the environment.
Compare fossil fuels and biomass as energy resources?
biomass is a sustainable fuel that can deliver a significant reduction in net carbon emissions compared with fossil fuels.
What are the good points of fossil fuels?
If you ignore the environmental costs and the damage to the planet, fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are a quick source of dirty polluting energy.
List four benefits of using fossil fuels in thermal power stations?
There are several benefits of using fossil fuels as compared to other forms of fuel. Some benefits are that fossil fuels are readily available in large quantity and are easy to process. Other benefits are that fossil fuels produce more energy and are cheaper.
The majority of the worlds electricity is supplied by burning 2 words?
fossil fuels
What are two main disadvantages of fossil fuels compared to renewable energy?
It is a substance
How efficient is hydroelectric power compared to fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric power is about 90% efficient while fossil fuels are about 60% efficient.
