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Fossil fuels: a resource our world depends on

by Graham, Ian; Ian Graham.
Type: materialTypeLabelBookSeries: Heinemann infosearch. Graham, Ian, Managing our resources: Publisher: Chicago Heinemann Library c2005Edition: 1st ed. Hardcover.Description: 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9781403456151.Subject(s): Middle Years Programme | MYP - Science | Fossils | | Mines and mineral resources
Contents:
What are fossil fuels? -- Why are fossil fuels important? -- Where are fossil fuels found? -- How are fossil fuels extrated? -- How are fossil fuels processed? -- How are fossil fuels moved around? -- How do power plants use fossil fuels? -- Case study: Drax Power Plant -- How can extracting fossil fuels be dangerous? -- How can using fossil fuels harm the environment? -- Case study: The Exxon Valdez oil spill -- Will fossil fuels ever run out? -- How can we conserve fossil fuels? -- Case study: a fuel cell car.
Summary: Provides information on fossil fuels, what they are, where they are found, and why they are important to managing natural resources and includes a case study that examines the implications for the environment.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

What are fossil fuels? -- Why are fossil fuels important? -- Where are fossil fuels found? -- How are fossil fuels extrated? -- How are fossil fuels processed? -- How are fossil fuels moved around? -- How do power plants use fossil fuels? -- Case study: Drax Power Plant -- How can extracting fossil fuels be dangerous? -- How can using fossil fuels harm the environment? -- Case study: The Exxon Valdez oil spill -- Will fossil fuels ever run out? -- How can we conserve fossil fuels? -- Case study: a fuel cell car.

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Provides information on fossil fuels, what they are, where they are found, and why they are important to managing natural resources and includes a case study that examines the implications for the environment.

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