1 Glassdoor's report lists data scientist as one of the highest-paying tech jobs, but puts the average base salary at closer to $105K. 2  Some of the discrepancy may be due to the level of position.
Fossil fuels are basically any carbon based substance that is used by mankind as a source of energy. They are called fossil fuels because they usually are formed from the remains of dead animals and other organisms. The normal process that forms fossil fuels is pretty straight forward. An animal or plant dies and its remains are covered by sediment over time.
Fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons, primarily coal, fuel oil or natural gas, formed from the remains of dead plants and animals. In common dialogue, the term fossil fuel also includes hydrocarbon-containing natural resources that are not derived from animal or plant sources. These are sometimes known instead as mineral fuels.