A fossil fuel is a type of hydrocarbon-rich material that originates from the remains of ancient plants and animals, buried and subjected to heat and pressure over millions of years within the Earth's crust.
Prinary Fossil Fuel
- Coal
- Oil (Petroleum)
- Natural Gas
These fuels are classified as non-renewable resources because they take millions of years to form, and current consumption rates far exceed the natural replenishment of these resources.
Formation and Composition of Fossils Fuel
Fossil fuels are formed through a complex geological process involving the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. This process occurs under specific conditions of temperature and pressure, leading to the transformation of organic material into various types of fossil fuels:
- Coal primarily forms from the remains of terrestrial plants, particularly during the Carboniferous period.
- Oil and Natural Gas are generally derived from marine microorganisms, such as phytoplankton and zooplankton, that accumulated on the ocean floor.
