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Fossil fuels, wk. 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Decay/decomposition | process in which dead organisms (plants and animals) are broken down into simple substances. |
| Pressure | how much force is pushing on a certain area. |
| Process | a series of steps to follow to accomplish something. |
| Fossil Fuels | energy sources that form over millions of years from buried remains of plants and animals |
| Coal | solid, black rock made from ancient plants that were buried, compressed, heated, and millions of years later used as an energy source. |
| Oil/Petroleum | black liquid made from ancient marine life that was buried, compressed, heated, and millions of years later used as an energy source. |
| Natural gas | gas made from ancient marine life that was buried, compressed, more heat added, and millions of years later used as an energy source. |