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The process of creating fossil fuels takes millions of years and fossil fuels are nonrenewable.

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Are fossil fuels limited?

Yes, fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are limited resources because they take millions of years to form. Once they are depleted, they cannot be easily replaced on a human timescale. This is why there is a push towards alternative renewable energy sources.


What is limited resource?

. Fossil fuels(such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas


Are fossil fuels sustainable?

I will rephrase your question- Is the supply of fossil fuels sustainable? The answer is no. In the long run, we will have less and less fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are referred to as non-renewable fuels, which are taken from the earth's resources and used.


What is a reason for not using fossil fuels?

1. using fossil fuels may be a contributor to global warming 2. mining fossil fuels is harmful to the environment 3. our supply of fossil fuels is limited therefore the price for them will go up as fossil fuels run out 4. sometime in the future society will have to transfer to an alternative energy supply, (i.e. renewable energy, nuclear, hydrogen) so using alternative fuels now can help the transition so we can be completely weaned off of fossil fuels once they run out. 5. buying oil from the Middle East is funding their terrorist activity 6. the pollution caused by burning fossil fuels obviously isn't good for people to breath and is causing many health problems


What are the key differences between geothermal energy and fossil fuels in terms of their environmental impact and sustainability?

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions and has a low environmental impact. It is sustainable as it relies on heat from the Earth's core. Fossil fuels, on the other hand, are non-renewable, contribute significantly to air pollution and climate change, and have a limited supply. Overall, geothermal energy is more environmentally friendly and sustainable compared to fossil fuels.

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Why is their limited supply of fossil fuels on earth?

They take a LONG time to make.


What resources are limited in supply.?

Nonrenewable resources those in limited supply. A prime example of this is crude oil (fossil fuels). Renewable resources, by contrast, can be replenished, or are in abundant supply (such as wind, solar energy, etc.).


Why scientist concern about burning fossil fuels?

Because it is considered a non-renewable resource, meaning there is a limited supply of it. They are concerned because at the rate we are using fossil fuels they won't last us much longer.


Why are scientist concerned about burning fossil fuels?

Because it is considered a non-renewable resource, meaning there is a limited supply of it. They are concerned because at the rate we are using fossil fuels they won't last us much longer.


Why do you think the supply of Fossil Fuels is limited?

Yes. It takes the earth millions of years to make a barrel of oil. Fossil fuels are non-renewable fuel sources. The "available supply" may increase due to new discoveries but the earth's total resources or supply of these fuels is finite, and diminishes as we use them. Fossil Fuels are made when something gets covered and so much pressure is on that thing it turns into oil. The UAE is a place with a lot of Fossil Fuels because the sand covers any animal of thing that dies there.


How is the US' consumption of fossil fuels affecting the supply and demand of these products?

How is the United States' consumption of fossil fuels affecting the supply and demand of these products?


Why are people trying to minimize the use of fossil fuels?

Because the more we burn fossil fuels the more it contributes to negative climate change such as global warming through the greenhouse effect. Fossil fuels are also a in limited supply and so we need to cut back or come up with other solutions.


Are fossil fuels limited?

Yes, fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas are limited resources because they take millions of years to form. Once they are depleted, they cannot be easily replaced on a human timescale. This is why there is a push towards alternative renewable energy sources.


When is the World's supply of fossil fuels thought to run out?

2030


How do war effect fossil fuels?

war doesn't effect fossil fuels , but it does effect fossil fuel prices when a country that has large amount of fossil fuel reserves is politically unstable it will reduce the amount of fossil fuels that can be delivered from it , there by increasing the price since the law of supply states that the lower the supply the higher the price


Is Petroleum limited resources?

Petroleum is called "fossil fuel." Fossil fuels are made after a long time out of decaying organisms. Because it takes so long to create fossil fuels, and because it isn't taking us long to use fossil fuels, they are limited. How much petroleum we have left is unknown, but there is a limit.


What is a renuable energy source?

Fossil fuels. Anything with a finite supply.