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A fossil fuel is a natural fuel, such as coal, gas, or oil – and is formed from the Earth’s crust. Fossil fuels are extracted and used to be burned as fuel: such as for a train powered by coal. Fossil fuels are also used to provide heat or generate electricity. 

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