Crude Oil As A Finite Resource Flashcards
1
Q
Crude oil is…
A
A fossil fuel.
2
Q
Crude oil is formed from what?
A
Dead Biomass
3
Q
What is meant by finite resource?
A
Limited amount/ runs out at some point.
4
Q
Why are people worrying about crude oil running out?
A
Due to the rate that we are using it compared to the rate it can be produced. We are using it faster than it can be made as it takes 100s of thousands of years to be produced.
5
Q
Is Crude Oil Renewable or Non-renewable?
A
Non-renewable
6
Q
What happens once we run out of crude oil?
A
We will have to find a alternative for crude oil and it can not just be replaced.
