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Because fossil fuels take hundreds of millions of years to form (they are made from ancient plants and animals) and thus can not be renewed (replenished) in human timescales.
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Is hydrogen a fossil fuel?
Hydrogen is not a fossil fuel because it is renewable. Sources of energy that are non-renewable are considered fossil fuels
Is tar a renewable resource or is it a non-renewable resource?
No, it is a fossil fuel and so it is non-renewable. Tar is a fossil hydrocarbon similar to crude oil and ultimately derived from the same source.
Is oil sands a non renewable resource?
yes it is non renewable since the field itself consists of Tar which is a fossil fuel and thus being non renewable
Is kerosene renewable?
Yes However some consider uranium as a fossil fuel for being extracted through mining and in the mean time they consider nuclear energy (using uranium as its fuel) is rebewable energy source for the possibility of producing more fuel (through breeders) than the consumed fissile fuel.
What kind of oil is non renewable?
All oil is non-renewable because it is a fossil fuel and takes thousands of years to be produced in the crust of the earth and bottom of the ocean.
Is fossil fuel another name for non-renewable energy?
yes, fossil fuel is another name for non-renewable energy sources.
Is hydrogen a fossil fuel?
Hydrogen is not a fossil fuel because it is renewable. Sources of energy that are non-renewable are considered fossil fuels
Is anthracite renewable or non-renewable?
Anthracite is a form of coal, which is a fossil fuel, and is thus non-renewable.
Is lignite a renewable or non-renewable resource?
Lignite is a fossil fuel (low grade coal) and therefore non-renewable.
Is oil and gas renewable or non renewable?
Fossil fuel oil and gas are non-renewable.Vegetable oil and biogas are renewable.
Why is nuclear energy not a fossil fuel what is it?
a non-renewable resource
Is buffalo manure fossil fuel?
Buffalo manure is not a fossil fuel because are non- renewable and buffalo manure is renewable. How ever Buffalo Manure can be used as a fuel.
Is tar a renewable resource or is it a non-renewable resource?
No, it is a fossil fuel and so it is non-renewable. Tar is a fossil hydrocarbon similar to crude oil and ultimately derived from the same source.
What are Greece renewable resources?
Greece has coal, a non renewable fossil fuel, mined at Megalopoli.
Is a Coal Fired Power Stations renewable or non-renewable?
Coal is a non-renewable fossil fuel. When it is burnt, you have to find more for tomorrow.
Why not to use fossil fuel oil?
Finite supply/non renewable
Is energy non renewable?
It depends where it comes from. Energy from solar, wind, water etc is renewable. Energy from burning fossil fuel is non-renewable.
