Chemistry · KS3 Y9 · Earth & Atmosphere

Fossil fuels are finite

Fossil fuels are finiteFree2:36Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • Fossil fuels form from ancient organic material over geological timescales.
  • Coal, oil and natural gas are non-renewable because they form far more slowly than people use them.
  • Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide.

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Runs 2:36, from 0:00 to 2:36 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Trusted source · passed. The creator's own upload, live and playable here.
  • On the map · not judged yet. A teacher watched it: it mainly teaches this map topic.
  • Spec-true · not judged yet. Accurate, and right for the current UK specification.
  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
  • Proven · not judged yet. Earned from our students: they learn from it, find it helpful and watch it to the end.
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Our own students' answers. These are what move ★7 Proven.
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Why we picked it

Explains why fossil fuels are finite and what happens when they are burned.

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