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Fosil fuels are made in what type of rock?

Fossil fuels are found in sedimentary rocks, which are formed from the accumulation and compression of plant and animal remains over millions of years. Common fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas were created from the decay of organic matter in these rocks.


What are the three different types of natural resources?

The three types of natural resources are renewable resources (like sunlight and wind), non-renewable resources (like fossil fuels and minerals), and flow resources (like water and air).


What are the four types of biomass that can be converted into alternative fuels?

The four main types of biomass that can be converted into alternative fuels are wood and wood residues, agricultural crops and residues, municipal solid waste, and algae. These biomass sources can be processed through various conversion technologies to produce biofuels such as ethanol, biodiesel, and biogas.


What are the different types of fuels used in China?

In China, the main types of fuels used are coal, petroleum, natural gas, and renewables such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar power. Coal has historically been the dominant fuel source, but the country is increasing its use of natural gas and renewables to diversify its energy mix and reduce pollution.


Where do fosil fules come from?

There are three major forms of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas. All three were formed many hundreds of millions of years ago before the time of the dinosaurs - hence the name fossil fuels. The age they were formed is called the Carboniferous Period. It was part of the Paleozoic Era. "Carboniferous" gets its name from carbon, the basic element in coal and other fossil fuels