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    fossil fuel
    /ˌfɒsl ˈfjuːəl/

    noun

    • 1. a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fossil_fuelFossil fuel - Wikipedia

    A fossil fuel [a] is a carbon compound- or hydrocarbon-containing material [2] formed naturally in the Earth's crust from the buried remains of prehistoric organisms (animals, plants or planktons), a process that occurs within geological formations.

  3. byjus.com › biology › fossil-fuelFossil Fuels - Types, Uses, Advantages & Disadvantages - BYJU'S

    Fossil fuel is a fuel formed by the anaerobic decomposition of dead organisms. Explore the types, advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels only @ BYJU'S.

  4. www.britannica.com › science › fossil-fuelFossil fuel | Meaning, Types, & Uses | Britannica

    4 days ago · fossil fuel, any of a class of hydrocarbon -containing materials of biological origin occurring within Earth’s crust that can be used as a source of energy. Fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, natural gas, oil shales, bitumens, tar sands, and heavy oils.

  5. sciencenotes.org › fossil-fuel-examples-and-usesFossil Fuel Examples and Uses - Science Notes and Projects

    Apr 15, 2021 · Fossil fuels are natural fuels formed by the decomposition, heating, and pressurization of buried phytoplankton and zooplankton (not dinosaurs). It is called “fossil” fuel because it’s found buried in the ground, not because it contains fossils. Like wood and biodiesel, fossil fuels are rich in carbon.

  6. education.nationalgeographic.org › resource › fossil-fuelsFossil Fuels - National Geographic Society

    Oct 19, 2023 · Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels.

  7. ourworldindata.org › fossil-fuelsFossil fuels - Our World in Data

    Fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) have, and continue to, play a dominant role in global energy systems. But they also come with several negative impacts. When burned, they produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and are the largest driver of global climate change.

  8. www.nationalgeographic.com › environment › articleFossil fuels—facts and information - National Geographic

    Apr 2, 2019 · What Are Fossil Fuels? Learn how human use of fossil fuels—non-renewable energy sources, such as coal, oil, and natural gas—affect climate change.

  9. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesHow we use fossil fuels for energy - BBC Bitesize

    Learn how we use fossil fuels for energy and to make different materials, and how burning fossil fuels helps cause climate change. Find out about their advantages and disadvantages.

  10. www.britannica.com › facts › fossil-fuelfossil fuel Facts | Britannica

    Fossil fuel is a hydrocarbon-containing material of biological origin that can be burned for energy. Fossil fuels, which include coal, petroleum, and natural gas, supply the majority of all energy consumed in industrially developed countries.

  11. understand-energy.stanford.edu › energy-resources › fossil-fuel-energyIntroduction to Fossil Fuels - Understand Energy Learning Hub

    Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons formed from deeply-buried, dead organic material subject to high temperature and pressure for hundreds of millions of years. They are a depletable, non-renewable energy resource.