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A hydrocarbon deposit, such as petroleum, coal, or natural gas, derived from living matter of a previous geologic time and used for fuel.


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Forms of energy made from the remains of dead plants and small creatures is are called?

Fossil fuels. These include coal, oil, and natural gas, formed over millions of years from the decomposition of organic matter. When these fuels are burned, they release energy in the form of heat or electricity.


How are biofuels made?

Biofuels are made from organic materials, such as plants or algae, that are converted into liquid fuels through processes like fermentation, distillation, and chemical reactions. Common biofuels include ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas. These fuels can be used as alternatives to traditional fossil fuels in transportation and energy production.


What name is given to a fuel made from living organisms ( such as wood ) or their waste?

Biofuel In general terms, you're referring to a biofuel. A biofuel derived from a specific plant may have a more specific name. shut up nerd


What is the first requirement for the remains of a living organism to transform into a fossil fuel?

The first requirement for the remains of a living organism to transform into a fossil fuel is that they must be buried deep underground where there is high pressure and temperature. This burial process prevents the organic material from decomposing and instead allows it to chemically transform into fossil fuels like oil, coal, or natural gas over millions of years.


Which factors are needed to turn dead organism into fossil fuel?

To turn a dead organism into fossil fuel, three main factors are needed: 1) organic material from the dead organism, such as plants or animals, 2) high pressure from layers of sediment accumulating over time, and 3) high temperatures, typically from the Earth's heat and pressure from the overlying sediment. Over millions of years, these conditions transform the organic material into fossil fuels like coal, oil, or natural gas.