Unit 3 - Fossil Fuels

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Coal...

• the world’s most abundant fossil fuel.

• forms from organic plant  matter compressed under very high pressure in swamps.

• was created 300–400 million years ago.

• • is used to generate electricity.

• is what you get in your stocking if you're naughty.

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Natural gas...

•  is mostly methane produced by humans

• is found in swamps and landfills

• • formed directly underground or released when coal or oil are heated

• • fastest growing fossil fuel in use today

• hard to obtain

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Oil...

• • is from ancient marine organisms buried in sediments and transformed by time, heat and pressure

• • occurs in isolated deposits, collected in porous layers under impermeable layers

• •  is under pressure and often rises to the surface

• • will be depleted in approx. 47 years

• is used in cooking and baking to add nutrients.

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What happens in a petroleum refinery?

• Crude oil is used directly as a fuel without any processing
• Petroleum refineries produce only natural gas
• Crude oil is separated into different components through various processes to produce products like gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and petrochemicals.
• The main purpose of a petroleum refinery is to extract water from crude oil

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How can burning fossil fuels impact the environment?

• Acid rain

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduces soil erosion

• Global warming

• Air pollution

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How can burning fossil fuels impact health?

• Burning fossil fuels has no impact on health
• Burning fossil fuels improves overall health
• Burning fossil fuels reduces the risk of health issues
• Releases pollutants that can cause respiratory and cardiovascular health problems

What environmental impacts result from extracting and transporting fossil fuels?

• Deforestation

• Greenhouse gas emissions

• Habitat destruction

• Reduced carbon footprint
• Air & water pollution

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What are some political concerns of using fossil fuels?

• Economic prosperity
• Social equality
• Climate change

• Technological advancement
• Geopolitical tensions

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