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Science of Fossil Fuels in Hurricanes
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The Science of Fossil Fuels By: Helen Kim 4th Period Ms. Hudson Hurricane Project Part 2 "Fossil Fuels are hydrocarbons such as coal, oil and natural gas, sourced from the organic remains of prehistoric organisms" (Shepherd). When fossil fuels are heated, they release energy that can produce electricity. Oil and gas are formed from ocean organisms' remains. It takes millions of years for organisms to be turned into fossil fuels. "Petroleum, natural gas, and coal are the main sources of energy for modern use" (Westbroek). Aqueous fossil fuel, such as petroleum, is formed in locations where there was water. Over millions of years, pressure, bacterial processes, and heat turned the animal remains into oil. Natural gas is...
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