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Because of the byproducts created by current methods of extracting the energy contained within fossil fuels (usually, burning them).

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, the 'worst' byproduct, into the atmosphere, which in turn is thought to be a major cause of the increasing world temperature ("global warming"). Fossil fuels are the remains of life (for example, coal fields were once forests). Life as we know it is carbon-based, this is why carbon is released- usually in the form of carbon dioxide- when fossil fuels (or other forms of life) are burned. Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas- it's capacity to store heat is great. The increase in greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere is proposed as a reason for global warming.

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Why do fossil fuels to generate more power than wood for use in machines for example?

Fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas have a higher energy density compared to wood, meaning they contain more energy per unit of weight or volume. This allows fossil fuels to generate more power when burned, making them more efficient for use in machines. Additionally, fossil fuels are easier to transport and store compared to wood, making them more convenient for large-scale energy production.


Which type of energy is stored in fossil fuels?

Chemical energy is stored in fossil fuels, resulting from the organic matter that underwent decomposition over millions of years. This energy is released when the fossil fuels are burned or combusted.


Explain why some fuels are fossil fuels?

Fossil fuels are made from the remains of ancient organisms like plants and animals that have been buried for millions of years. This organic matter gets transformed into fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas through heat and pressure underground. Their formation process over such a long timescale is what makes them known as fossil fuels.


How does solar energy reduce the use of fossil fuels?

Most countries burn fossil fuels to generate electricity.If they used solar power to generate electricity, thenThey would not have to use so much fossil fuel.Solar Energy itself does not reduce the use of fossil fuels. But the use of solar energy should hopefully reduce the need of fossil fuels to create energy, so therefore the more we can use solar power as an energy source instead of fossil fuels, the more we reduce the use of fossil fuels.


What is the least efficient way of making electricity?

Burning fossil fuels like coal is one of the least efficient ways to generate electricity because it produces a lot of pollution and waste heat, resulting in a low overall efficiency.