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Production of fossil fuels takes lots of time. The sun provides light energy which, through photosynthesis, is used by plants to grow. After the plant dies (along with millions of other plants) it may be covered up by dirt, rocks etc. The heat and pressure exerted on this material under ground, with no air (oxygen) to allow burning, converts it into fossil fuels.
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Fossil fuels store energy from the sun as?
Fossil fuels store energy from the sun as they are formed by the decomposition of organic matter like plants and animals that received energy from the sun through photosynthesis. This process occurred over millions of years, resulting in the formation of coal, oil, and natural gas.
In what way are biomass and fossil fuels similar?
Fossil fuels and biomass fuels have similar origins. Firewood is an example of a biomass fuel. Fossil fuels are similar to biomass in that their creation also begins with microorganisms and plants using energy from the sun to fix CO2 into carbohydrates but there are several more steps in the creation of fossil fuels.
Which fossil fuel is formed over millions of years from sun?
Fossil fuels are formed on Earth, not on Sun.
Where did the fossil fuels get there energy?
Ultimately, all energy only comes from the Sun. This is how the energy is transferred: Sun>plants>animals. Therefore, fossil fuels obtain their energy from plants itself and animals when they've consumed plants.
Why do some people call it buried sunshine?
fossil fuelsI assume you are talking about fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas). You can call these buried sunshine since the energy in fossil fuels comes from decaying plants and microorganisms. Those plants and microorganisms got their energy originally from the sun. So all the energy in fossil fuels originally came from the sun.
Does the sun affect the formation of fossil fuels?
Yes, the sun plays a crucial role in the formation of fossil fuels indirectly. Solar energy drives photosynthesis in plants, which convert sunlight into chemical energy stored in their biomass. Over millions of years, the remains of these plants and other organic materials are subjected to heat and pressure in geological formations, transforming them into fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. Thus, while the sun itself doesn't create fossil fuels, its energy is fundamental to the processes that lead to their formation.
Where did fossil fuels get their energy from?
the sun
Fossil fuels store energy from the sun as?
Fossil fuels store energy from the sun as they are formed by the decomposition of organic matter like plants and animals that received energy from the sun through photosynthesis. This process occurred over millions of years, resulting in the formation of coal, oil, and natural gas.
Are fossil fuels from the sun?
not really fossil is made from dead organism
Where did fossil fuels actually get their energy from?
the sun
What did fossil fuels get their energy originally from?
The sun.
How is the chemical energy in fossil fuels related to the sun's energy?
Fossil fuels are formed from organic matter that originally obtained its energy from the sun through photosynthesis. This organic matter stored the sun's energy in the form of chemical bonds, which is released as chemical energy when the fossil fuels are burned. So, the chemical energy in fossil fuels can be traced back to the sun's energy.
Fossil fuels contains energy that originally came from?
the sun:-)
What role did the sun play in making fossil fuels?
The sun plays a crucial role in the formation of fossil fuels by providing the energy necessary for photosynthesis in ancient plants and organisms. Over millions of years, the remains of these organisms were buried under layers of sediment, where heat and pressure transformed them into coal, oil, and natural gas. Essentially, the solar energy captured by plants during their lifetimes is stored in these fossil fuels, which release energy when burned. Thus, the sun is indirectly responsible for the creation of fossil fuels through the process of photosynthesis and subsequent geological processes.
What is the original source of biomass and fossil fuels?
The Sun.
Which force of energy does not come directly from the sun?
Fossil Fuels (:
How hot was it when fossil fuels were formed?
It is half the hot of the sun
