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Yes. Coal, Oil and gas are used
Yes. In fact, most of the electricity in the world is produced by burning fossil fuels. The heat from the burning fuel produces steam, which is kept at high pressure, and released with enough force to turn a turbine, which powers an electric generator.
This is not ideal, because burning fossil fuels release excessive carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which slowly is warming the planet, plus they release pollutants (such as Mercury vapor), that are harmful to the health of humans, plants, and animals.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 8y agoNo, hydroelectric power uses power from water falling on to a turbine. The energy is supplied by the Sun which evaporates the oceans and deposits rain where it can be gathered in high reservoirs in the mountains (Historikeren 29-07-2015).
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∙ 14y agoelectricity is a form of energy and fossil fuels are what is burned to generate energy. so no its not
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∙ 14y agoSome electricity is made by burning fossil fuels, but there are other ways to make electricity.
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∙ 13y agoBecause electricity can be generated in ways that do not require fossil fuels, such as dams, windmills, or nuclear reactors.
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Is nuclear power a fossil fuel?
Nuclear power is NOT a fossil fuel.
What are three positives about fossil fuels?
Three positives about fossil fuels are:1. Fossil fuel power stations are relatively inexpensive to build and maintain.2. Fossil fuel power stations can produce large quantities of electricity.3. Fossil fuels are easily distributed.
Do power plants burn fossil fuels?
Some power plants do. Any plant that burns oil, coal, or gas from underground resources could be considered a "fossil fuel" plant. There are however nuclear, solar, hydro-electric and wind powered power plants.
Is rocket fuel a fossil fuel?
Yes it is a fossil fuel.
What is a living fossil fuel?
a living fossil fuel.
How efficient is hydroelectric power compared to fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric power is about 90% efficient while fossil fuels are about 60% efficient.
What are the advantages of hydroelectric power over fossil fuel?
whatever you want the advantages to be.
Is fossil fuel used to produce hydroelectric power?
No, hydroelectric power is produced from the movement of water spinning a turbine. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) produce energy by burning.
What is one alternative to fossil fuel production of electricity?
Hydroelectric power is an alternative to production of electricity produced by fossil fuels
Is hydroelectric energy a fossil fuel?
No it is its own source of energy
Is hydroelectric fossil fuel?
No, hydroelectricity is a Alternative energy resource.
Why are hydroelectric power and wind power called clean energy?
Because neither burns fossil fuel to create energy, and neither causes pollution.
What type of power stations do not use chemical energy?
Fossil-fuel power stations, hydroelectric power stations and nuclear power stations.
Is the source of hydroelectric power considered fossil fuel?
Hydroelectric is ultimately solar power. The water that powers the dams is brought in from the ocean by solar evaporation that returns to the earth in the form of rain or snow. Aside from the costs (not just money but also environmental) of building dams, hydroelectric power is free for the taking.
Is nuclear power a fossil fuel?
Nuclear power is NOT a fossil fuel.
Why is hydroelectric source of energy better than fuels for generating electrical energy?
hydroelectric energy is free to the fuel fossil
How does hydroelectric energy move through the system?
Hydroelectric power flows out of the generators and gets stepped up to transmission levels for transportation to the towns and cities where it is consumed. Once the hydroelectric power reaches the transmission system, it joins power provided from fossil fuel, nuclear, wind, and solar power generators on its way to metropolitan areas.
