Fossil Fuel Resources and Use Environmental Science Energy Resources and Consumption Fossil Fuel Resources and Use Questions What are some examples of carbon sources and carbon sinks? Why are fossil fuels bad? How do fossil fuels form? Why did the plants and animals that make up fossil fuels not rot away? What plants and animals make up fossil fuels? How do fossil fuels differ from other fuels? What are the pros and cons of fossil fuels? Why are fossil fuels harmful for the environment? What might replace fossil fuels in the future? What are some examples of fossil fuels? How long does it take to turn plants/animals into fossil fuels? What is the definition of a fossil fuel? Do cars use fossil fuels? What kind? What are some drawbacks using fossil fuels? What are some alternatives to fossil fuels? How could solar energy replace fossil fuels? Where are fossil fuels found? Where are the best places to use fossil fuels? How could we conserve fossil fuels? How do fossil fuels work? 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What is an advantage of coal power plants over nuclear power plants? What in air is needed for coal to burn? What are environmental consequences of using fossil fuel? Wh t elements is crude oil primarily composed of? What is the difference between natural gas and petroleum gas? If we bury organic matter deep enough, would it produce fossil fuels? What are some examples of how carbon dioxide is emitted? What are the main effects of burning fossil fuels? Describe one way to reduce the environmental impact of fossil fuels? What is oil spill and what are its consequences? List as many examples of fossil fuels as you can? Compare and contrast the process of mining coal and extracting oil ? Energy Resources and Consumption View all chapters Energy Concepts Energy Consumption Fossil Fuel Resources and Use Nuclear Energy Hydroelectric Power Energy Conservation General/Other Forms of Renewable Energy Wind Energy Biofuels Prev Next