Fossil fuel: A hydrocarbon-based energy source (coal, oil, natural gas) formed from ancient organic matter over millions of years.
How to apply it: Apply fossil fuel to explain how combustion releases stored carbon as CO₂, contributing to climate change.
Course: AP Environmental Science · Unit: Energy Resources and Consumption
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