Energy from Fossil Fuels

• What are the three main fossil fuels used for energy?

  Coal, oil, and gas
• What are the advantages of using fossil fuels for energy?

  • Reliable energy supply
  • High energy release
  • Abundant resources
  • Versatile applications (transport, electricity generation, heating)
• What are the disadvantages of using fossil fuels for energy?

  • Releases carbon dioxide contributing to climate change
  • Non-renewable resources
  • Releases other pollutants (carbon particles, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide)
• Why are fossil fuels considered reliable energy sources?

  They always provide energy when needed
• How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?

  By releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
• What does it mean that fossil fuels are non-renewable?

  They are not being replenished or replaced as we use them
• What pollutants are released from burning fossil fuels?

  Carbon particles, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide
• Compare the versatility of fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

  • Fossil fuels are versatile: used for transport, electricity generation, and heating
  • Renewable sources are often less versatile and may not be portable
• Why is the abundance of fossil fuels considered an advantage?

  Because there is still plenty of coal, oil, and gas available