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Finite, the opposite of infinite, refers to something that has an end or will end. The universe is infinite, whereas fossil fuels will someday be exhausted, and we can't make more.

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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.


What is wrong with fossil fuels?

Fossil fuel is so much a part of our life that it is hard to call it "wrong" but there should not be wasteful usage of these fuels. The primary fossil fuels are oil, gas and coal.The earth contains a limited quantity of these fuels. Many of the deposits of these fuels we will never be able to tap because they are too remote, small or expensive to recover. Offshore deposits of oil may lie in water too deep to make commercial discoveries.As we use fossil fuels, we are forced to explore more remote parts of the world to find more fossil fuels. As a result the cost of fossil fuels increases.We obtain energy from fossil fuels by burning them, and the products from combustion can contaminate the air. There is a greenhouse effect from this combustion which contributes to global warming. Combustion of gasoline in our cars releases a number of pollutants that can be harmful to our health, particularly in cities. In addition, acid rain can harm our forests.I have included 3 related links, but you can find much more information on the internet on future challenges of fossil fuel use.


Why you call fossil fuel non renewable?

Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable because they are formed over millions of years from the remains of decaying plants and animals. They are being extracted and consumed at a faster rate than they are being replenished, making them finite resources that will eventually be depleted. Once we use up all the available fossil fuel deposits, there won't be any more formed in a human-relevant timeframe.


Which biogeochemical cycle includes a reservoir underground stored as fossil fuels?

The carbon cycle includes a reservoir underground stored as fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. These fossil fuels store carbon that was once part of living organisms and play a significant role in the exchange of carbon between the geosphere and the atmosphere.


What do you call people who live on earth?

People who live on Earth are called humans or Earthlings.

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What do you call those people that turn fossil fuels into fuel?

Refiners.


Who proved that there are an infinite amount of phone numbers?

It was presumably proven when it was discovered that there were infinitely many counting numbers. However, whoever it was, did not consider the mathematical possibility with practicality. The universe has a finite life. Within that our solar system is finite. People, in their turn, have finite lives. In a finite life you can only "dial" a finite number of digits. therefore, you can only call a number if it has a finite number of digits. For any finite number of digits, there are only a finite amount of phone numbers. So, having infinitely many telephone numbers is no use if you need to wait an infinite amount of time (longer than you'll live) for the first person to call you!


Was water used as fuels?

yes some people still use them today and it is call water gas!! this is important because we are not going to have fossil fuels forever so there will be a point when we use renewable sources.


What do you call a set of numbers with an exact number of points?

This is called a discrete set (all points isolated) or a finite set. Finite sets are always discrete.


When we change an infinitive into forms that can be used in a sentence after a subject ... we call that a what verb.?

Finite verb.


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.


What do you call a line that is slanted with a point at each end?

A line segment with a finite, non-zero gradient.


How do you call tht guy tht fuels airplanes?

Jabibi the gas attendant


What do you call places where fuels are burned to generate electricity?

A power plant or generating station.


What do you call a car that runs on alternative fuels?

Flex fuel, green, eco friendly. A hybrid vehicle.


How do plants and animals store energy found in fossil fuels?

Plants and animals both store energy found in fossil fuels by going threw a system call cell fertilization thru out their life.


What do we call fuels that can be produced at any time?

Fuels that can be produced at any time are typically referred to as "dispatchable" fuels. These fuels can be generated or utilized on demand, providing flexibility in energy supply. Common examples include fossil fuels like natural gas, as well as renewable sources like biomass and certain types of hydrogen. Their ability to be produced or accessed as needed makes them crucial for maintaining energy reliability and stability.