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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Petroleum pipeline<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n They are flammable geologic deposits made of dead plants and animal matter which decompose via anaerobic decomposition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The organic matter rots extensively under the heat and pressure of sand and mud above them to give natural gas, coal, and petroleum<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What ultimately forms (whether coal<\/a>, natural gas, or petroleum) depends on the nature of the heat and pressure above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably, fossil fuels are non-renewable primarily because their natural formation takes millions of years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hence, one of their biggest disadvantages is that they are not easy to replenish once depleted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fossil fuel usage is still high despite the growing popularity of alternative energy sources such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The above are renewable energies that are easier to reproduce than fossil fuel production. <\/p>\n\n\n An Oil Gas Well Pump<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The main types of fossil fuels are as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Petroleum\/ Crude Oil<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a foul-smelling, oily, green, or black liquid comprising diesel, lubricating oil, petrol, paraffin wax, and petroleum gas.<\/p>\n\n\n Petroleum forms when plants and animals die and their bodies decompose under the sea. The particulate matter is also covered by clay and sand, which raises the temperature, thus converting the deposits to petroleum. <\/p>\n\n\n Petroleum is valuable in motor vehicle internal combustion engines. Besides, it is essential in manufacturing polyethylene, plastics, detergent, and water repellents. <\/p>\n\n\n A natural gas refinery<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a non-toxic fossil fuel that is colorless and odorless. Also, it is easy to store as compressed natural gas (CNG), and we transport it via pipelines. <\/p>\n\n\n The largest sources of natural gas are phytoplankton and zooplankton under the sea bed. These mix with organic matter and mud to form organic shale, which is defunct of oxygen. Next, the organic shale is compressed by the underlying weight, pressure, and temperature in the absence of oxygen to form kerogen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, when overlying forces subject kerogen to high temperatures, they convert it into natural gas. <\/p>\n\n\n The most important natural gas is methane which is useful in cooking, generating power, or automobile fuel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n Coal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is a hard black substance comprising several minerals that include the following: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Notably, there are three main coal types: bituminous, anthracite, and lignite. Furthermore, processing cola yields coal gas, coke, and coal tar. <\/p>\n\n\n Coal forms when forests and vegetation in low-lying wetlands are buried in the earth and decompose for millions of years under high temperatures and pressure. This process is called calcification. <\/p>\n\n\n Coal was useful during the industrial revolutions to generate steam in conventional rail engines. It is also valuable for cooking, electricity generation in coal plants, and industrial processes as fuel. <\/p>\n\n\n An oil field<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fossil fuel companies can easily set up a plant thanks to technological advancements. Also, extensive advanced fossil energy research, thus making it easy to create a plant almost anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, we can process fossil energy at breakneck speeds thanks to technological advancements. <\/p>\n\n\n The Fossil Fuels Industry Creates Numerous Jobs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The fossil energy industry has been the core energy source for almost all industries. Thus, it has, directly and indirectly, created millions of jobs. In the US alone, the industry has over 6.5 million people, as per the department of energy<\/a>, who benefit from it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lastly, the fossil fuel industry has other massive benefits. We can see evidence of this from the prosperity of oil-generating countries that reap billions of dollars from the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n Fossil fuels are not renewable energies such as alternative sources like wind power and solar panel systems<\/a>. However, they have reliably provided immense energy since the industrial revolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, sources such as solar cells are not entirely dependable as they rely upon the weather. So, the energy sector must depend on fossil energy. <\/p>\n\n\n Fossil Fuel waste (plastics) is used.ul<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Plastics<\/a> are not part of renewable energy plans but are cheap and readily available. Plastics are essential in almost every field, including the medical industry and computerware manufacturing. <\/p>\n\n\n An Oil Well Drilling<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some sources of energy seem more available than fossil fuels. However, despite the need to shift to renewable energy projects, we cannot eliminate the reliance on fossil fuels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We can only satisfy most energy demands by using fossil energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types, Formation, and Uses of Fossil Fuels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Petroleum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Natural gas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Coal<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Pros of Fossil Fuels<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n
1. Pros of Fossil Fuels: Easy to setup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. They create jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. They are Reliable<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
4. They provide essential byproducts. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. They are abundant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Pros of Fossil Fuels: High Calorific Value<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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