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Where do we get most of the fossil fuels?

Most fossil fuels such as oil, natural gas, and coal are obtained by extracting them from underground reservoirs or mines located beneath Earth's surface. Oil and natural gas are often found in geological formations beneath the ocean floor or on land, while coal is typically mined from underground or surface mines.


What are 3 examples of fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels include natural gas, coal, and petroleum. These are generally burned for energy, although most types of plastics are made from petroleum, as well as various other petrochemicals used in everything from cleaners to body care products.In some cases, natural gas, and, more commonly, diesel or gasoline (which are components of petroleum) can be burned in a cylinder to cause a piston to move up and down (this is how cars work). To produce electricity, however, a fossil fuel is usually used to heat steam which then is released at high pressure, causing a turbine to spin. The spinning turbine powers an electric generator.In fossil fuel power stations.i believe gasoline for cars


Most valuable rock mined in Indiana?

Indiana's most valuable rock mined is limestone. It is widely used in construction, road building, and agriculture. The state is renowned for its high-quality limestone deposits that have been quarried for centuries.


What are the three most common fossil fuels?

The three most common fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. These resources are formed from the decomposition of organic matter over millions of years and are widely used for energy production worldwide.


What region in the world is the most heavily mined?

Niger opened a mined to supply 5,000 tonnes of uranium per year. Congo mines have provided plutonium and uranium since the bombs dropped in Japan in world war two. We now have to separate mining by the mineral. When it comes to plutoniom and uranium Africa is the most heavily mined. When it comes to gold China is listed as the most gold mined country. when it comes to zinc Europe is listed as the most zinc mined country. When it comes to esmeralds Colombia is listed as the top provider and most mined for. Now when we speak generaly Africa is the continent most heavily mined. Most countries there have minerals the whole world needs.

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What are Mississippi's most famous resources?

Petroleum and natural gas are important natural resources in Mississippi. Other mined products include clays, limestone, lignite and sand and gravel.


Is petroleum is one of Mexico's most important natural resources?

Petroleum is one of Mexico natural resources but not the most important


Where in the world is petroleum and natural gas used?

Most countries use petroleum (in cars) and natural gas (in cooking stoves).


What is an example of natural gas?

By natural gas we most often mean the fossil fuel which is formed as the lightest fractions of petroleum. It is mostly methane, which also occurs as marsh gas.


Is propane the most common natural gas?

No. Natural gas is largely methane. Propane is a byproduct from the production of natural gas and petroleum refining.


What region has the most natural gas deposits?

The region with the most natural gas deposits is the Middle East, particularly countries like Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. These countries hold significant reserves of natural gas and play a key role in global natural gas production.


What does Algeria import?

The three main imports are capital goods,most foods, and consumer goods.


What natural resource has supported most of the middle east econmic development?

Oil and petroleum products.


What was the most major cause or foreign interest in Persia?

Persia's natural resources, specifically petroleum.


Which is the most highly valued natural resource in the middle east?

Petroleum (most $$) or Water (most needed) (depending on how the question is read).


What resource is most abundant in Sothwest Asia and North Africa?

Generally speaking, petroleum and natural gas are the most abundant resources in the MENA region, but it depends on the country in question.


What are the most commonly used fuels?

wood, petroleum distillates, natural gas and coal are the most commonly used fuels