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Unit 5A

Fossil Fuels Vocabulary

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A flammable liquid produced from organic matter (remains of marine organisms) buried under layers of sediments for millions of years. Oil
A flammable material, without a definite form, produced from organic material (remains of marine organisms) buried under layers of sediment found near oil deposits. Natural Gas
The action of force by on object against another (in a geyser, hot water escapes the pressure from under layers of Earth’s crust). Pressure
Rock made of layers of compressed organic and inorganic sediments. Sedimentary Rock
Non-renewable flammable material (coal, oil, natural gas) made from the remains of plants and animals buried in the Earth’s crust that is used to produce heat and power. Fossil Fuel
The waste and remains of plants and animals. Organic Matter
The waste and remains of plants and animals Organic Matter
Tiny pieces of rock and other inorganic matter. Sediment
A sedimentary material consisting of very fine particles, intermediate in size between sand and clay, carried by moving or running water and deposited. Silt
Materials introduced into an environment that cause damage, discomfort, or instability. Pollution
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