The importance of fossil fuels and the challenges facing their use
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 Fossil Fuels
The Sun- the ultimate source of energy on Earth
Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis Reaction
Formation of Fossil Fuels
The Carbon Cycle
Carbon Cycle
Coal
Coal Burning Power Plant
Electricity Generation in the US
Global Warming
CO2 Emissions in the US
Oil (Petroleum)
Formation of Oil
Fractional Distillation of Oil
Octane (major component of gasoline)
Oil production worldwide
Oil Consumption Worldwide
Natural Gas
Home heating
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 Fossil Fuels