Naked Science Forum
General Science => General Science => Topic started by: Simulated on 31/05/2007 01:37:29
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Where does oil/natural gas/coal come from?
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NOt the ground...LoL
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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.
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Good job! According to my notes from Science you are correct!