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That oil comes from fossils is a myth, disproven by the Russians long ago, to propagate the illusion of scarcity and 'peak oil.' Seek 'The Origins of Oil.'

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What are non-renewable fossil fuels?

Yes coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable fossil fuels because it takes a long time to make them, millions of years.Yes, fossil fuels are nonrenewable because it takes million of years of fossil fuel to form.


Are fossil fuels inexhaustible?

No, fossil fuels are not inexhaustible. They are non-renewable resources, meaning they are finite and will eventually run out if they continue to be used at current rates. This is why there is a push towards renewable energy sources to replace fossil fuels.


Why are renewable resources better than fossil fuels?

Because renewable means we can make more of them, we never have to run out. Fossil fuels will be all used up one day.


Why do people need to develop alternative sources of renewable energy and become less dependent on fossil fuels?

Mainly two reasons. (1) The fossil fuels will eventually be used up. (2) Fossil fuels cause pollution.


What would be the changes if the fossil fuels are used up?

The world will be using non renewable energy


Why is solar energy good to fossil fuels?

because solar energy is renewable (never gets used up), solar energy is energy from the sun, it will never run out....fossil fuels such as oil coal and gas are getting used up fast, they are non renewable and so it is a big issue....so using solar energy is good to fossil fuel because then the fossil fuels will not get used up.


What is the term used to describe the ancient remains of plants that are used as a form of non-renewable energy?

Fossil Fuels


Fossil Fuels are non-renewable.?

Non-renewable fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas.They are called fossil fuels because they are made out of fossilized vegetation and animal matter that was laid down under the ground millions of years ago.They are called non-renewable because when they are burnt (in industry, transport and to generate electricity) they are gone for ever. They can only be used once. (Unlike sunshine or wind power, which can be used over and over, and are called renewable.)


What are oil coal and gas considered?

Oil, coal, and gas are considered fossil fuels. These resources are formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago, and they are used as a source of energy around the world.


What is non renewable in Edmonton?

Non-renewable things can only be used once, like fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).


What are fuels such as coal and oil that can be used only once?

Fuels that can be used only once are classified as non-renewable. They are also usually fossil fuels (coal, oil 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.