fossil fuels the importance of fossil fuels and the challenges facing their use
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Fossil FuelsThe importance of fossil fuels and the challenges facing
their use
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Fossil Fuels
Advantages Disadvantages
Easy to use
Inexpensive
Can be burned for heating homes, transportation and production of electricity
Creates CO2 (global warming)
Causes acid precipitation
Non-renewable
<100 years left
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The Sun- the ultimate source of energy on Earth
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Photosynthesis
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Photosynthesis Reaction
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Formation of Fossil Fuels
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The Carbon Cycle
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Carbon Cycle
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Coal
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Coal Burning Power Plant
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Electricity Generation in the US
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Global Warming
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CO2 Emissions in the US
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Oil (Petroleum)
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Formation of Oil
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Fractional Distillation of Oil
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Octane (major component of gasoline)
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Oil production worldwide
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Oil Consumption Worldwide
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Natural Gas
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Home heating
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Fossil Fuels
Advantages Disadvantages
Easy to use
Inexpensive
Can be burned for heating homes, transportation and production of electricity
Creates CO2 (global warming)
Causes acid precipitation
Non-renewable
<100 years left