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Is Uranium a Fossil Fuel


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Fossil fuel:

  • Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals.
  • These fuels are found in the Earth's crust and contain high percentages of Carbon and Hydrogen, which can be burned for energy.
  • Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels.
  • Fossil fuels are non-renewable resources that can be burned for energy.
  • It releases sulfur, nitrogen, carbon, etc. gases in the atmosphere which causes the greenhouse effect and pollution.

Uranium:

  • Uranium is widely used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons and to produce radioactive materials.
  • Unlike coal or crude oil, Uranium is not a remains prehistoric organism, and therefore it is not a fossil fuel.

Therefore, Uranium is not a fossil fuel.


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