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The formation of oil, natural gas, and coal is alike in that all three are fossil fuels derived from the remains of ancient organisms, primarily plants and marine life. They undergo similar geological processes involving heat, pressure, and time, which convert organic material into hydrocarbons. Additionally, all three fuels are found in sedimentary rock formations, indicating that they share a common origin linked to prehistoric environments rich in organic material. However, the specific conditions and types of organic matter involved in their formation differ.
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How is the formation of oil and natural gas different from the formation of coal?
Oil and natural gas were made from dead ancient organisms that live about a million years ago that lived in the ocean. Coal was made from the ancient dead plants that lived on land. I hope I helped
Is coal better than natural gas?
Coal emits more carbon dioxide pollution than natural gas does.
What type of resources are oil coal and natural gas?
Oil, Coal and Natural Gas are all Natural Resources that happen to be non-renewable fossil fuels.
Is natural gas the same thing as coal?
No, Coal is a brownish or black solid formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter and natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas. Both are fossil fuels but natural gas and coal are completely different.
Compare and contrast the formation of coal and oil and natural gas?
Coal forms from the decomposition of plant material under high pressure and heat over millions of years. Oil and natural gas form from the remains of tiny marine organisms that are buried and subjected to high pressure and heat. While coal is primarily composed of carbon, oil and natural gas are made up of hydrocarbons.
Name 3 types of fossil fuels?
1. Oil 2. Coal 3. Natural Gas...
Examples of fossil fuels?
The three main fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas
Is time factor of a fossil fuel?
Yes, time is a factor in the formation of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
Does pressure have to do anything with fossil fuels?
Yes, pressure is a factor in the formation of fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas).
How does coal and natural gas form?
coal is made from heat and pressure but i dont kno natural gas
How is the formation of oil and natural gas different from the formation of coal?
Oil and natural gas were made from dead ancient organisms that live about a million years ago that lived in the ocean. Coal was made from the ancient dead plants that lived on land. I hope I helped
Is natural gas a type of coal?
No, Coal is a brownish or black solid formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter and natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas. Both are fossil fuels but natural gas and coal are completely different.
What states have petroleum natural gas and coal?
Three states that have petroleum, natural gas, and coal are Texas, Montana, and Pennsylvania.
Is coal better than natural gas?
Coal emits more carbon dioxide pollution than natural gas does.
What Coal oil and natural gas are .?
Coal oil and natural gas are all fossil fuels which are non-renewable resources.
What fossil fuel is most widely consumed in the us?
Coal, Oil, Natural gas. Coal first, Natural gas second, Oil third.
What type of resources are oil coal and natural gas?
Oil, Coal and Natural Gas are all Natural Resources that happen to be non-renewable fossil fuels.
