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Why is crude oil non- sustainable?

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What problems has crude oil caused?

Fossil fuels Pollution CO2 Global warming Incomplete combustion Non-renewable non-sustainable


Is crude oil sustainable?

Sustainable means it can be used continuously and renewably without any damaging side effects.Crude oil is not sustainable.


Are plastics made from crude oil sustainable?

some are


Why are some plastic materials made of crude oil sustainable?

Plastics can be recycled over and over, whether they are made from crude fossil fuel oil, or renewable vegetable oil. So in this sense they are sustainable. The earth has a limited supply of crude oil, but when that runs out there will still be some fossil fuel plastics to be recycled.


What is non-crude oil?

The main non-crude oil is Natural Gas Liquid. Other non-crudes include condensates, non- conventional liquids, and refinery gains.


What is bad about oil?

It's non-sustainable.


What is a non sustainable resource?

a non sustainable resource is a resource that will soon all be used up such as oil or coal


Is crude oil renewable?

No, crude oil is a non-renewable resource, that means that when it is all pumped out of the ground no more will appear.


Is it possible to meet energy resources using crude oil?

Yes, until crude oil (a non-renewable resource) finally runs out.


What non-renewable ingredient is plastic made from normally?

Crude oil


Does acetone dissolve crude oil like the sludge in the Gulf?

Crude oil has stuff like benzene, toluene, heptane and Octane in it. all those things are non-polar. polar and non-polar substances don't mix, like water (polar) and oil (non-polar). acetone is polar, but also non-polar due to its two methyl groups. So, yes. Acetone does dissolve crude oil.


Is kerosene a fossil fuel?

It is a by-product of crude oil, therefore yes.