What is a fuel?
A fuel is a substance that is burned to release its stored energy.
_________ are made from decayed plants and animals that lived long ago.
fossil fuels
How is coal formed?
Coal is formed from the remains of plants.
Name the types of coal.
hard coal and soft coal
How are oil and natural gas formed?
They were formed from the remains of simple animals and plants.
Name two common products made from oil.
Gasoline and diesel fuel are both made from oil.
What is one of the main products formed from natural gas?
One of the main products made from natural gas is methane.
What household appliance uses methane?
Methane is the gas that is burned in most stoves.
True or false: Coal, oil and natural gas are renewable resources.
False
What is petroleum?
Petroleum is a liquid that is found underground.
Petroleum has a lot of energy. It is turned into different fuels. Name three.
gasoline, kerosene and heating oil.
Name two everyday items made from petroleum.
plastic and ink
