Details Title: 16-1 Energy from Fossil Fuels Description: Chapter 16 Section 1 Total Flash Cards: 14 Created: 01/27/2009 15:40:30		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Science Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term What is COMBUSTION? Definition the process of BURNING a fuel Term What is a FOSSIL fuel? Definition energy-rich substances formed from the remains of once-living organisms Term What are the 3 major fossil fuels Definition 1. coal 2. oil 3 natural gas Term What are HYDROCARBONS? Definition energy-rich chemical compounds that contain carbon and hydrogen Term What is COAL? Definition a solid fossil fuel formed from plant remains. Term What are reserves? Definition known deposits of coal and other fossil fuels that can be obtained using current technology Term T or F Coal provides a lot of energy when burned? Definition T Term how can coal mining harm the environment? Definition a)increases erosion b) causes air pollution when burned c) run off from mine causes water polution Term What is petrolium or OIL? Definition thick, black, liquid FOSSIL Fuel Term 3 facts about pertroleum or oil Definition 1) petroleum fuels most cars, airplanes, trains & ships 2) The US consumes a third of all the petroleum produced in the world 3) 3 percent of the world's petroleum supply is located in the United States Term What is CRUDE OIL Definition when oil is first pumped out of the ground Term What is a REFINERY? Definition a factory where crude oil is separated into fuels and other products by HEATING. Term 4 facts about natural gas Definition 1) it produces a lot of energy 2) it produce less air pollutants than oil 3) it is easy to transport 4) it is highly flammable Term Are fossil fuels considered a renewable resource? Definition NO!