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Importance of Fossil Fuels
Importance of Fossil Fuels
Coal, oil and gas are fossil fuels. They are formed from remains of ancient living things
Crude Oil (Petroleum)
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non-renewable resource
main source of energy for the production of electricity
a raw material used in making steel
used for generation of electricity, as a fuel, domestic heating and cooking and in
chemical manufacturing industry
it is associated with petroleum deposits
its composition is about 90% methanal