FOSSIL FUELS By: Sam, Leah, Liber, Jock, and Johnny

What are Fossil Fuels????? The US Department of Energy defines fossil fuels as coal, oil, and natural gases. The overuse of fossil fuels have multiple environmental consequences. The US Department of Energy defines fossil fuels as coal, oil, and natural gases. The overuse of fossil fuels have multiple environmental consequences.

How are Fossil Fuels Formed? The University of Michigan says: Oil and gas are found in the ground Coal is made of decomposed plant matter All fossil fuels are made of hydrocarbons The University of Michigan says: Oil and gas are found in the ground Coal is made of decomposed plant matter All fossil fuels are made of hydrocarbons

What are the most common fossil fuels? Steam Coal Natural Gas Distillate Fuel Residual Fuel The United States uses more fossil fuel than any other country –About 20.8 million barrels of oil a day Steam Coal Natural Gas Distillate Fuel Residual Fuel The United States uses more fossil fuel than any other country –About 20.8 million barrels of oil a day

What do Fossil Fuels Do? Coal: used primarily to produce electricity –Provides light, motive power from electric motors and many electronic devices Oil: Gives mobility –Cars, planes, trains, trucks, and boats Natural Gas: Used primarily to produce heat –Buildings, hot water, and industrial processes Coal: used primarily to produce electricity –Provides light, motive power from electric motors and many electronic devices Oil: Gives mobility –Cars, planes, trains, trucks, and boats Natural Gas: Used primarily to produce heat –Buildings, hot water, and industrial processes

Health Impacts Those affected by air particles develop lung conditions, which may impede the quality of life This is a global problem that requires a global solution (Info from University of Michigan) Those affected by air particles develop lung conditions, which may impede the quality of life This is a global problem that requires a global solution (Info from University of Michigan)

Other Sources of Energy Wind Water Solar Geothermal Biomass Wind Water Solar Geothermal Biomass

Why Should We Save Fossil Fuels? We are currently using resources that were here before the dinosaurs. Fossil fuels take millions of years to make, and once we use our current supply, it will be impossible to replenish the sources.

Fossil Fuels in the News How Long Will They Last? Alternative Fuels Fossil Fuels How Long Will They Last? Alternative Fuels Fossil Fuels

To Sum it up The US Department of Energy states, “Innovative technologies can make the further production and use of fossil fuels more efficient and environmentally cleaner”