answersLogoWhite

0

Coal, petroleum and natural gas took millions of years to form. Which is why they are classed as non-renewable resources.

User Avatar

Wiki User

7y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is considered to be the reservoir rock for natural petroleum?

limestone


In what year was gasoline discovered?

Gasoline was not invented since it is a natural by-product of petroleum. It is produced through the distillation of crude petroleum.


Why are coal petroleum and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources if they were produced from plant and animal remains?

Coal, petroleum and natural gas took millions of years to form. Which is why they are classed as non-renewable resources.


Is wax man made or natural?

Several waxes are produced by animals and plants, as beeswax and other; but many types of waxes (this is a large class of organic chemicals called waxes) are extracted from petroleum - but petroleum is also a natural product ! Also true artificial waxes exist, obtained from polyethylene.


Is livestock a natural resource?

Livestock are not typically considered natural resources. They are considered to be products that are produced though intentional agriculture. They are not readily produced without intervention by humans.


Is livestock natural resources?

Livestock are not typically considered Natural Resources. They are considered to be products that are produced though intentional agriculture. They are not readily produced without intervention by humans.


Why are coal petroleum and natural gas considered nonrenewable resources if they were produce from plant and animals remains?

Coal, petroleum and natural gas took millions of years to form. Which is why they are classed as non-renewable resources.


What is source of wax?

Wax is a natural substance secreted by bees to build their honeycombs. It can also be derived from plants, such as carnauba wax from the leaves of the carnauba palm, or produced synthetically from petroleum.


What is important natural resources?

Mississippi has a rich supply of Natural Resources. Petroleum and natural gas account for the bulk of all minerals produced in Mississippi. Pine, oak, and gum are the predominant trees grown. Timber is another natural resource, which is produced in every area of the state.


What petroleum product is the cleanest burning?

Natural gas is considered the cleanest burning petroleum product. When it is burned, it produces lower levels of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants compared to other petroleum products like diesel or gasoline.


What are the main constituents of LPG?

The main constituents of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) are propane and butane. These gases are considered hydrocarbons and are derived from natural gas processing and petroleum refining. LPG is commonly used as a fuel for heating and cooking purposes.


Why can you find natural gas and oil deposits in the same location but not able to find coal and petroleum deposits at the same location?

Natural gas and oil are produced by the death of microscopic animals and coal is produced by the death of macroscopic plants.