Fossil Fuels Flashcards

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are source of energy derived from the fossilized remains of once living plants and animals million years ago.

A

Fossil Fuel

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fossil fuels composed mainly of high content of ___ and ___ called ___

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Hydrocarbon

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It is solid rock form of fossil fuel that originated from the dead plant and animal matter that piled up in layers for over million years ago.

A

Coal

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It is a liquid type of fossil fuel composed

mostly of hydrocarbons. It comes from ancient marine organisms like marine plants, algae and bacteria.

A

Crude Oil

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It is a type of fossil fuel that is odorless, and colorless

A

Natural Gas

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If a natural gas is found in

porous and permeable rock beds or mixed into reservoirs which can be extracted through drilling, This is called?

A

Conventional Natural Gas

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Fossil fuels formation started during the what era?

A

Carboniferous era (359 million to 299 million years ago)

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Main cause for these plant material to undergo chemical change.

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Pressure and heat

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