Murphy+Period+3+Group+2+Fossil+Fuels+Plant

How does this energy converted/transferred into usable energy? It works by coal being crushed to a fine dust and burnt.Oil and gas are burnt directly. something to remember:

How is this type of energy uses today? This type of energy is used today to power cars, heat homes during the cold seasons, and make electricity.Some other uses are: -airplanes -medicines -tennis balls -sunglasses

Advantages: -large amounts can be used for cheap -gas-fired power stations are very effcient -you can find fossil fuel plants almost anywhere -transporting oil and gas to power stations is easy

Disadvantages -fossil fuels is major pullotion -produces carbon dioxide(CO2) -contributes to acid rain -Strip mining destroys large areas of the landscape

Is this energy source renewable or non-renewable? This enegery source is non-renewable. media type="custom" key="22684314" align="right"