1. Lesson Objective:
List and explain the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of using fossil fuels to obtain energy.

2. Where does the energy we use come from?

4. What is a “nonrenewable resource”?

7. Thank me for all the fossil fuels!!

8. BP Oil Spill
April 2010.
Gulf of Mexico.
200 million gallons of oil.

11. What are the advantages of oil?

13. What are the disadvantages of oil?

14. Disadvantages of Oil: Greenhouse gas emissions cause global warming
Pollution of water and Earth

15. Coal:

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19. What are the advantages of coal?

20. Advantages of Coal: Affordable Easy to burn Produces a lot of energy
Abundant (there is a lot of it)
Reliable

21. What are the disadvantages of coal?

22. Disadvantages of Coal:
Large amount of Carbon Dioxide.
Running out quickly.
Coal mining destroys the environment.
Puts coal miners in danger.

23. What are the advantages of natural gas?

24. Advantages of Natural Gas:
More environmentally friendly than coal or oil.
Burns cleaner.
Provides instant energy.

25. What are the disadvantages of natural gas?

26. Disadvantages of Natural Gas:
Environmental Impact
Combustible (explosive)
Toxic if inhaled

27. What is the main disadvantage of fossil fuels
What is the main disadvantage of fossil fuels? A – They do not pollute B – They are expensive C – They pollute D – They are not abundant

28. True or False? Fossil fuels are renewable resources.

29. Which fossil fuel pollutes the least
Which fossil fuel pollutes the least? A – Oil B – They all pollute the same amount C – Coal D – Natural gas

30. Which fossil fuel is most likely to pollute oceans
Which fossil fuel is most likely to pollute oceans? A – Coal B – Natural gas C – Oil D - None

31. How are fossil fuels formed
How are fossil fuels formed? A – From the remains of nonliving things B – From currently living things C – From the remains of previously living things D – From solar energy