This drilling platform will be used to pump petroleum from layers of rock beneath the ocean floor.
What fossil fuels are used to create electricity?
Fossil fuels account for the great majority of the world's energy use. Research online to identify the types of fossil fuels used by power plants to generate electricity. Determine the pros and cons of these fuels, and find out how much electricity is produced in the United States using each type of fossil fuel. Create a multimedia presentation summarizing your research.
How do science concepts apply to your world? Here are some questions you'll be able to answer after you read this chapter.
Why do homes that are heated with oil or natural gas often have carbon monoxide detectors? (Section 9.1)
How are coal-burning power plants reducing air pollution? (page 270)
What makes the odor of rotten fish so different from the odor of roses? (Section 9.2)
What do tires, a trash bag, and pasta have in common? (Section 9.3)
How does your body release the energy stored in food? (Section 9.4)