Fossil Fuel Basics for Middle School.pdf

Basic information about Fossil Fuels

1. Introduction to Fossil Fuels

2. What Are Fossil Fuels?
●Fossil fuels are natural resources formed from
ancient plants and animals.
●They include oil, coal, and natural gas.
●These fuels provide about 80% of the world's
energy.
●Once used, fossil fuels cannot be replaced.

3. Types of Fossil Fuels
●**Oil**: Comes from tiny organisms, used for
gasoline and products like cosmetics.

●**Coal**: Formed from dead plants, used for
electricity and making plastics.

●**Natural Gas**: Made from microscopic organisms,
used for heating and cooking.

4. How Are Fossil Fuels Extracted?
●Oil is drilled from under the ocean using rigs.
●Coal is mined from the ground, which can harm the
environment.
●Natural gas is extracted through a process called
fracking.

●What do you think happens to the environment during
these processes?

5. Environmental Impact
●Burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases like
carbon dioxide.
●This contributes to global warming and climate
change.
●The Earth's temperature has risen by nearly 2°C in
the last 150 years.
●How do you think this affects weather patterns and
wildlife?