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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Simulated on 31/05/2007 01:37:29

Title: Testing everyone!
Post by: Simulated on 31/05/2007 01:37:29
Where does oil/natural gas/coal come from?
Title: Testing everyone!
Post by: Simulated on 31/05/2007 01:37:42
NOt the ground...LoL
Title: Testing everyone!
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 31/05/2007 23:25:32
Oil & coal come from plants/trees that were around in prehistoric times. As layers of earth build up on top of their remains, they are subjected to immense pressure and oil/coal is the result.

It takes millions of years for that to happen which is why oil & coal are not classed as renewable energy sources.

I believe natural gas is a by-product of the same process.
Title: Testing everyone!
Post by: Simulated on 01/06/2007 04:14:39
Good job! According to my notes from Science you are correct!