Trivia Card 20

Fossil fuels, like the gas we put into our cars, comes from...

Prehistoric plants and animals that died and were buried

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Because they were formed from ancient plants and animals, fosil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas are considered nonrenewable. Other types of fuel generated from the sun, wind, and movement of water, are renewable.

Natural history museums

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Energy drinks

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Clue!

This US Department of Energy web page explains the kinds of fossil fuels we use.

 

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