Fossil Fuels Flashcards
natural energy resources that are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that lived millions of years ago
fossil fuel
organic materials that were buried under layers of sediment and subjected to intense heat and pressure, causing them to decompose and convert into carbon-inch fuels
fossil fuel
the 3 characteristics of fossil fuels
a. non renewable
b. high energy density
c. environmental impact
in the environmental impact of fossil fuels, what does it release when burned?
when burned, fossil fuels release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases
what is the negative contribution of released carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases to the environment?
climate change and global warming
the 3 types of fossil fuel
- coal
- crude oil
- natural gas
it is a solid fossil fuel formed from ancient plant material in swampy environments and has very low oxygen level
coal
it is a liquid fossil fuel formed from the remains of small sea organisms and is refined into products like gasoline, diesel, and other petrochemicals
oil (crude oil)
it is a gaseous fossil fuel, mainly composed of methane and forms from the decomposition of organic materials
natural gas
the two elements making up Methane
hydrocarbon — hydrogen and carbon (CH4)
it is a type of fossil fuel that is hydrocarbon based: carbon and hydrogen atoms
petroleum/oil
its extraction, refining contribute to pollution and greenhouse emissions linked to climate change
petroleum/oil
a major energy source for transportation
petroleum/oil
a simple hydrocarbon, consisting of one carbon and four hydrogen atoms
natural gas
what is the clean-burning of natural gas composed of?
coal and oil
