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4.ESS.2
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Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Quiz
More to See and Do
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Home
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
Quiz
More to See and Do
What is energy?
Energy
i
s the ability to do work.
How does energy impact our lives?
Storage and use of
energy
as
fuel
allows for us to live with modern conveniences
Allows us to physically live-move, eat, breathe, play, learn, etc
What is fuel?
Fuel
is material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power.
Most of the fuel we use is a
fossil fuel
. Fossi
l fuels are
formed
from past living organisms through geological events over time.
Most used Fossil Fuels
Petroleum
Organic decayed matter in the form of sticky black fluid
Coal
Organic decayed matter compressed into a rock-like substance
Natural Gas
Organic decayed matter in the form of a gas
These fuels are used in small amounts all over the world
Wax and Grease
Wood and Paper
Denatured Alcohol
Chemical Reactions
Kerosene
Peat
and Turf
Let's take a closer look at the main fossil fuels used!
Petroleum
Coal
Natural Gas
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