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I don't think there is any rate of formation of crude oil in the world as it is now. The accepted theory of how the oil arose is that it was formed by very thick deposits of algae, in a world very different from today's world. Some people have argued that oil could come from deep inside the earth, but this theory is not accepted by most geologists.

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Why is crude oil classed as a nonrenewable fuel?

Crude oil is classified as a nonrenewable fuel because it takes millions of years to form from the decomposition of organic matter under high pressure and heat. The rate of oil consumption is much faster than the rate of its formation, making it a finite resource that cannot be replenished within a human time scale. Once extracted and burned, crude oil is permanently depleted.


How long will peat last before it runs out?

The timescale for peat depletion depends on factors such as the rate of extraction and regeneration of peat bogs. However, at current extraction rates, peat reserves are being depleted faster than they are being formed. It is estimated that peat reserves could be exhausted in the next few hundred years if current practices continue.


What is the rate constant for formation of ethylene oxide?

The rate constant for the formation of ethylene oxide can vary depending on the reaction conditions, such as temperature, pressure, and catalyst used. It is typically determined experimentally through kinetic studies for the specific reaction being studied.


What is a unit of measuring rate of electron flow in a circuit called?

Electron flow is known as 'current' the unit of current is an amp


What is he rate of soil formation?

The rate of soil formation varies widely depending on factors like climate, parent material, topography, and biological activity. In general, the process can range from a few millimeters to a few centimeters per thousand years. If conditions are favorable, soil formation can occur more rapidly, while in extreme environments like deserts, it may take much longer.

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What is the current natural increase rate for the world?

The current approximate natural increase rate of the world is about 1.14%. It can be calculated the formula, " (Crude birth rate − Crude death rate) / 10."


Can the crude oil last us 1000 years?

Not at the current rate of consumption.


What is Canada's death rate?

The median estimated crude death rate for Canada for the 2005-2010 period is 7.4 out of 1000 people. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_death_rate


What is the rate of formation of new stars in the Milky Way galaxy?

The rate of formation of new stars in the Milky Way galaxy is estimated to be about 1-2 stars per year.


What is the difference between birth rate and crude birth rate?

Crude birth rate is how many live children are born. Crude death rate is how many people die. Crude death minus crude birth is the net gain (or loss) and is called the birth rate. It represents whether or not deceased people are "replaced".


Crude birth rate of India?

The crude birth rate of India is approximately 22.1/1000


What is the Difference between crude death rate and actual death rate?

Death Rate is the actual rate of death where Crude Death Rate is a guess on the death rate.


What does the word natural increase mean?

Is the crude birth rate minus the crude death rate of a population


How is the rate of natural increase determined?

The formula for finding the rate of natural increase is as follows: (Crude birth rate - Crude Death Rate) / 10. The result is the rate of natural increase in percentage form. For example, Paraguay's crude birth rate (28.47) - the crude death rate (4.49) is 23.98; divide that by 10 and the result is 2.39%, Paraguay's rate of natural increase.


Will another star form in your galaxy?

For sure. The current rate of star formation is about one a year.


How do you find calculate the NIR?

The formula to calculate the natural increase rate is (crude birth rate-crude death rate)/10 = % natural increase.


What is the birth rate in Paris?

The estimated death rate as of 2014 in France is 9.06 deaths/1,000 population. This entry gives the average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear, and is also referred to as the crude death rate.