Formation of Fossil Fuels (Leaving Cert CASD): Quizzes
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What two elements make up fossil fuel compounds?
What two elements make up fossil fuel compounds?
Carbon and hydrogen
What are the three main types of fossil fuels?
What are the three main types of fossil fuels?
Coal, oil, and natural gas
Why is lack of oxygen important in fossil fuel formation?
Why is lack of oxygen important in fossil fuel formation?
Prevents complete decay of organic matter
What are the stages of coal formation in order?
What are the stages of coal formation in order?
Peat → lignite → bituminous → anthracite
What type of organic matter does coal primarily form from?
What type of organic matter does coal primarily form from?
Ancient plant material
What organisms does oil primarily form from?
What organisms does oil primarily form from?
Marine organisms like plankton and algae
What is the primary component of natural gas?
What is the primary component of natural gas?
Methane
What type of rock formations are fossil fuels found in?
What type of rock formations are fossil fuels found in?
Sedimentary rock
How long does fossil fuel formation typically take?
How long does fossil fuel formation typically take?
Millions of years
What gas is released when fossil fuels burn that contributes to climate change?
What gas is released when fossil fuels burn that contributes to climate change?
Carbon dioxide