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Humans rely on them because they are the most effective and economically viable fuel source currently available.
They have discovered other energy sources and how to utilize them (such as hydrogen, natural gas, bio-fuel[ethanol], and solar) but these sources have not been found to be impractical because as of this moment humans have not been able to produce produce these forms of energy at an output that would be at a high enough level above what they put in (ie lets say 1 liter of hydrogen can generate 270 BTU but lets say it costs 200 BTU to generate, this example may not be true, it is just a hypothetical situation. Fossil fuels usually only require half of the energy they put out to gain, so 100 BTU per gallon of gas costs 50 BTU to extract)
The reliance of humans on fossil fuels is very great at this point in there history, but evidence suggests that this will change in the next few decades should they survive the collapse.
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Fossil fuels are important to humans because they provide a significant source of energy for electricity, heating, transportation, and manufacturing. They have played a crucial role in the industrial revolution and the development of modern society. However, their use contributes to air pollution, global warming, and other environmental issues.
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What is the second most important source after fossil fules contributing to india's energy need is?
hydropower
What is the importane of the tikaalik fossil?
the bone structure is important.. it is relative to the bone structures in other animals such as humans, fish, tigers ,etc.
What are the dissadvantages of using fossil fules?
Some disadvantages of using fossil fuels include contributing to air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions leading to climate change, habitat destruction from extraction activities, and the finite nature of fossil fuel reserves leading to depletion over time.
How do fossil form?
Through the geophysical pressure on decomposed fossil shells deposited in deep underground layers. FOSSIL FULES ARE MADE UP OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS B- THE ORGANISM MUST BE BURIED IN SEDIMENT SOON AFTER IT DIES.
Besides gems what other commercially important geologic materials do humans use?
Humans also use metals such as gold, iron, copper, and aluminum which are important for various industries. Additionally, rocks like marble and granite are used for construction purposes. Fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas are crucial for energy production.
What is the second most important source after fossil fules contributing to india's energy need is?
hydropower
Fossil fules are made from?
plants and animals
What are coil oil and gases?
fossil fules
A nonrenewable resource consisting of hydrocarbons from decomposed plants and animals is called a .?
Fossil Fules
What harm does buring fossil fules do the environment?
It makes gas in a greenhouse.
Is gasoline is sources?
every gasoline is... but they are maid up of fossil fules
What is a energy source?
every gasoline is... but they are maid up of fossil fules
What conditions in Alberta lead to the formation of fossil fules?
fick dich
What are the fossil fules?
the fuelsthat are obtained by the dicomposition of dead remain of plantsand animals inside the earth's crust due to high temperature and pressure are called Fossil fules....... example-- coal...... - by = himadri patel
Is gasoline a source energy?
every gasoline is... but they are maid up of fossil fules
What resources apart from fossil fules are?
steam electricity nuclear power wood burning
How are nonrenewable and renewable formed?
nonrenewable resoses are fossil fules and renewable reaoses are trees
