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| the process of BURNING a fuel |
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| energy-rich substances formed from the remains of once-living organisms |
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| What are the 3 major fossil fuels |
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| 1. coal 2. oil 3 natural gas |
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| energy-rich chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen |
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| a solid fossil fuel formed from plant remains. |
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| known deposits of coal and other fossil fuels that can be obtained using current technology |
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| T or F Coal provides a lot of energy when burned? |
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| how can coal mining harm the environment? |
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| a)increases erosion b) causes air pollution when burned c) run off from mine causes water polution |
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| What is petrolium or OIL? |
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| thick, black, liquid FOSSIL Fuel |
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| 3 facts about pertroleum or oil |
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1) petroleum fuels most cars, airplanes, trains & ships
2) The US consumes a third of all the petroleum produced in the world
3) 3 percent of the world's petroleum supply is located in the United States |
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| when oil is first pumped out of the ground |
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| a factory where crude oil is separated into fuels and other products by HEATING. |
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| 4 facts about natural gas |
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1) it produces a lot of energy
2) it produce less air pollutants than oil
3) it is easy to transport
4) it is highly flammable |
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| Are fossil fuels considered a renewable resource? |
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