Fossil FuelsThe importance of fossil fuels and the challenges facing

their use

Fossil Fuels

Advantages Disadvantages

Easy to use

Inexpensive

Can be burned for heating homes, transportation and production of electricity

Creates CO2 (global warming)

Causes acid precipitation

Non-renewable

<100 years left

The Sun- the ultimate source of energy on Earth

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis Reaction

Formation of Fossil Fuels

The Carbon Cycle

Carbon Cycle

Coal

Coal Burning Power Plant

Electricity Generation in the US

Global Warming

CO2 Emissions in the US

Oil (Petroleum)

Formation of Oil

Fractional Distillation of Oil

Octane (major component of gasoline)

Oil production worldwide

Oil Consumption Worldwide

Natural Gas

Home heating

Fossil Fuels

Advantages Disadvantages

Easy to use

Inexpensive

Can be burned for heating homes, transportation and production of electricity

Creates CO2 (global warming)

Causes acid precipitation

Non-renewable

<100 years left