Coal
Where in the Earth is coal located?
Deep underground
Energy
Is oil safer or more dangerous to extract than coal?
Safer, we do not have to mine for it.
What fossil fuel is most widely used around the world?
Oil
What does the burning of fossil fuels cause the release of?
Greenhouse gases into the atmosphere
Mining and/or mountain top explosives
What form of transportation uses coal to produce energy?
Trains
Has oil been in the ground longer or shorter than coal?
Longer, it has been pressurized longer
Are fossil fuels good for the economy?
No, fossil fuels contribute to a loss pf $600 billion annually.
In the past century how much has the Earth warmed up due to the release of greenhouse gases?
1.0 degrees
West Virginia
This fossil fuel is used the most to produce electricity.
Natural gas
Is oil able to be used right out of the ground?
No it has to be distilled and purified
Would the world be able to operate with fossil fuels starting today?
No, the world relies on it too much to produce energy
How does oil contribute to ocean pollution?
What is the original source of gasoline/petroleum used in cars?
Crude oil
Where is the world's largest oil field?
Saudi Arabia, it is called Ghawar Field
More expensive
How are most oil spills caused?
Accidental spills from cargo ships
How much coal does each person in the US use annually?
3.4 tons
What medical product is oil used for?
Heart valves and/or artificial limbs
Where was the oil first discovered?
Pennsylvania
What country benefits the most from fossil fuels?
China
What is the hotspot for oil spills?
Gulf of Mexico