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Because fossil fuels are fossils is the simple answer. Fossil fuels are just large collections of tiny fossils which have undergone a slightly different process which allows them to be flammable.

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Fossil fuels are derived from the remains of ancient living organisms, such as plants and animals, that lived millions of years ago. Over time, these organic materials were buried and underwent chemical processes that transformed them into coal, oil, and gas. The term "fossil" refers to the preserved remains or traces of these once-living organisms.

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Fossil fuels are described as finite because no more will be made in the near future. Fossils fuels are the remnants of ancient creatures that are no longer here on earth. There will be no more when they are gone.

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theyre made out of dead stuff


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How is energy produce d from fossil fuels?

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