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Wood is a fuel as it can provide energy by burning. But, it is not formed by fossils and hence not called a fossil fuel.

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What is the fuel wood used for?

Wood is not a fossil, it is biomass


Why isn't wood considered an important fuel compared to other fossil fuels?

Wood is not a fossil fuel (they are coal, oil and natural gas).


How do you compare oil with wood as a fuel?

fossil fuels


Is wood a type of fossil fuel?

Wood is not yet fossilized. Fossilized wood is called "coal".


Why are fossil fuels usfull?

because wood is the first fuel


Is Wood is an example of a fossil fuel.?

No, it is not an example of a fossil fuel. Wood, although it is a renewable resource, is also not a renewable fuel source for the simple reason that use as a major fuel source would quickly outstrip our ability to replenish it. Evidence: the world wide destruction of rain forests and woodlands.


Explain the process of using fossil fuel as energy?

They are burned with oxygen to produce energy.


Is wood a carbon fuel?

Wood is considered a biomass fuel rather than a fossil fuel. When burned, it releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. This makes wood a source of carbon emissions, though it is often considered more carbon-neutral compared to fossil fuels due to the carbon cycling process.


What are speed boats powered by?

A fossil fuel or wood. This is burnt to make heat and the heat boils water to make steam. The steam pressure is used to push things.However the original source of energy was the heat of the Sun (stored in the fossil fuel or wood).


Is the first and most immature form of coal is peat?

No, while peat can be used a fuel, it is in the same class a wood it is not a fossil fuel. The form of coal that has undergone the least diagenesis (and is still a fossil fuel) is called "Lignite".


Is solar a fossil fuel?

No its not a fossil fuel


Is oil a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?

Oil is a fossil fuel.