Fossil Fuels Crossword

(of a fire) flame or glow while consuming a material such as coal or wood.
(of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
Any change that results in the formation of new chemical substance.
Energy liberated by a chemical reaction or absorbed in the formation of a chemical compound.
The planet third in order from the sun.
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
Flammable gas, consisting largely of methane and other hydrocarbons, occurring naturally underground (often in association with petroleum) and used as fuel.
The chemical element of atomic number 6.
The series of processes by which carbon compounds are interconverted in the environment, chiefly involving the incorporation of carbon dioxide into living tissue by photosynthesis and its return to the atmosphere through respiration, the decay of dead organisms, and the burning of fossil fuels.
A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon.
A combustible black or dark brown rock consisting mainly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground deposits and widely used as fuel.
The capacity of a physical system to perform work.
Material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
A gradual increase in the overall temperature of the earth's atmosphere generally attributed to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, and other pollutants.
Contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum, especially for use as a fuel or lubricant.
The process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine.