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It is a source of energy. Meaning that we can drill for it and then we have it, we don't have to create it. On the other hand hydrogen fuel has energy, but it isn't a source of energy because we can't simply drill for it, instead we have to create it. So while oil is a source of energy, other energy storing compounds like hydrogen fuel are not fuel sources.
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What are the 3 main souces of energy that the US is dependet on?
Coal oil natural gas
What is petroleum energy?
Petroleum energy is energy derived from petroleum products: gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, etc.
What is the origin of non-renewable energy sources including how energy can be trapped in these sources?
what is origin of non-renewable energy sources, including how energy became trapped in these souces
Why solar energy has not overtaken petroleum as an alternative source of energy?
Petroleum is cheaper.
Is nuclear energy petroleum energy?
No, it is completely different. Petroleum is a fossil fuel
Why is energy from petroleum referred to as stored energy?
The energy from the petroleum is only accessable when the fuel is burnt, if the petroleum itself doesn't undergo burning the energy isn't released. So the energy is called 'stored' or 'potential' energy.
What is the definition of petroleum energy?
It's the kind of energy that is obtained from burning petroleum products.
How is petroleum used as a source of energy?
the petroleum is used as fuel. it is burned, letting out a burst of energy
What the source of petroleum?
Petroleum is called a fossil fuel because it was made from the remains of plants. The energy in petroleum came from the energy in the plants and animals.
Is Petroleum a RenewableEnergy or a Nonrenable Energy?
Petroleum is considered a non-renewable energy because it is a fossil fuel.
What sources of energy is not renewable petroleum biomass hydropower solarpower?
Petroleum
The energy in petroleum and coal is stored as what energy?
Potential
