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=​Fossil Fuel=

The picture above is a refinery, where Fossil Fuels are made. Many machines are involved in the refining process, which is evident in this photo. 3
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Important Vocabulary for Fossil Fuel
Energy is the thing that Fossil fuel provides. This is the purpose of Fossil Fuel. 
 * 1. Energy

2. Fossil Fuel Power The capture of energy from the burning of natural gas, oil, and coal.

3. Refinery The place where oil is turned into gasoline. In this place, oil goes through the refining process that turns it into Fossil Fuel.

4. Peat The 1st stage in the formation of coal. Peat is vegetation under a spongy mass. This is only the first step of a long process.

5. Lignite The next stage in the formation of coal. Weight and pressure from layers of vegetation turn Peat into a soft crumbly coal.

6. Hardcoal The last stage in the formation of coal. When coal is at this stage, it is ready to be turned into fuel.

7. Fuel A substance that provides a useful energy. Without this, Fossil Fuel would have no purpose. ** 1

Steps involved in accomplishing Fossil Fuel
1. Coal is burnt into fine dust 2. Dust goes through refining stage to become fuel 3. Fuel powers turbines 4. Turbines power generators 5. Electrical energy is made as a result 1

media type="youtube" key="e_CcrgKLyzc" height="385" width="480" The above video shows a tour of a coal refinery and shows the steps in producing, and transporting coal. 4

Advantages of using Fossil Fuels
1. Super Cheap 2. Common items used 3. Info structure already built 2

Disadvantages of using Fossil Fuels
1. Gives off Carbon Dioxide, which results in the "Greenhouse Affect." 2. Contributes to Global Warming 3. Pollutes the earth 2

media type="youtube" key="mOWtcFPzaSQ" height="385" width="480" The video above shows the refining of crude oil. Crude Oil is oil at its most basic stage. 5

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The Conservation of Fossil Fuel
1. Coal is burnt and mashed into a fine powder using heat conduction and kinetic energy. 2. As the coal is processed, the chemical potential energy of the coal powder is turned into electrical energy.



This is the coal after it has been crushed in the refinery. 3

After this, the electrical energy is used as Fossil Fuel to power many things.

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2. Fossil Fuel, its Advantages and Disadvantages, 4/8/10, Alternative Energy Secret, 4/8/10

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4. Youtube Videos, Fossil Fuel tour of a refinery

5. Youtube Videos, The Refining Stage of Oil.