If fossil fuels come from the remains of dead organisms, why are they NOT considered renewable resources?

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2007-02-08 03:22:34 · 3 answers · asked by curiousdns 1 in Environment

We are using them up much faster than they are being renewed by natural processes.

2007-02-08 03:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Because it takes millions of years for this process to occur.

2007-02-08 03:26:41 · answer #2 · answered by Runa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Millions of Years and TONS of pressure & Heat

2007-02-08 03:29:44 · answer #3 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋