Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuel Facts
100

This type of fossil fuel is made from ancient plants and is commonly used to generate electricity and steel.

Coal

100

This is one of the countries with large coal deposits, where coal is mined for electricity production.

China

200

This liquid fossil fuel is made from the remains of ancient sea creatures and is commonly used in gasoline and plastics.

oil

200

Fossil fuels, like coal and oil, are found deep beneath the Earth’s surface, often in these places.

ocean floor
300

This type of fossil fuel is primarily used to heat homes and cook food, and it is found in large deposits near oil reservoirs.

natural gas

300

This fossil fuel is most commonly used to fuel vehicles like cars, trucks, and airplanes.

oil or gas

400

Over millions of years, heat and pressure transform these remains of plants and animals into fossil fuels.

remains of plants and animals

400

This country is known for having large oil reserves and is one of the largest producers of oil in the world.

saudi arabia

500

This is the primary reason people are looking for cleaner sources of energy instead of burning fossil fuels.

pollution or climate change

500

Using this renewable energy source is one way people can help reduce the use of fossil fuels and prevent climate change

solar energy