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Fossil Fuels Flashcards

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How does fossil fuels produce electricity

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Chemical energy from dead animals or plants from underground which is then burned

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fossil fuels Example of fuels

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Coal, oil and natural gasses

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fossil fuels Advantages

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Cheap to excavate
Lots of energy per kg
Easy to transfer around

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fossil fuels Disadvantages

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Excavating can damage natural landscapes
Will eventually run out
Smoke from burning it can cause breathing problems

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