Fossil fuels are natural resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and organisms that lived millions of years ago. These fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas. They are called "fossil" fuels because they are derived from the fossils (remains) of dead plants and animals that were exposed to pressure and heat over a long period of time, transforming them into energy-rich materials. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources since they take millions of years to form and are being consumed at a much faster rate than they can replenish.
A fossil fuel is a type of fuel formed from the remains (fossils) of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. These fuels are composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen, and are formed through the natural processes of decomposition and pressure over geologic time. The three main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. They are called "fossil" fuels because they are derived from the ancient remains of once-living organisms that were preserved in the Earth's crust.
