Fossils are studied by the science of paleontology. It allows us to collect information about important activities on Earth, such as how organisms that have lived in the past fed, how they lived, what they looked like. In order for a relic to become a fossil, it must have the necessary minerals to come into contact with oxygen (yami air) and be fossilized in the soil.
What is fossil energy?
Fossil fuels are energy sources consisting of animals and plants that have been living under rock and soil for millions of years and have been fossilized by heat and pressure. The most important feature of fossil fuels is that they consist of organic substances with a high content of hydrocarbons and carbon. Fossil fuels are formed as a result of the thermochemical reaction of plant and animal carcasses buried underground in a certain region millions of years ago. In other words, fossil fuels are formed in certain regions and their quantity is limited.
Fossil fuels are very valuable today. The use of renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels, which are part of non-renewable energy sources, is very important for the future of our world.Fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas are very common in certain geographical regions of the world. But coal has reserves all over the world. Today, about 50 countries produce coal.
Where are fossil fuels used?
Fossil fuels are widely used in areas such as the operation of heating systems and electricity generation. For example; gasoline is used as LPG and diesel fuel for motor vehicles; coal is used to heat houses to generate electrical energy in thermal power plants; natural gas is used for heating and industry. In addition, fossil fuels are used in many industrial fields such as the production of substances such as paint, Teflon, and the manufacture of goods.
Fossil fuels and examples;
Coal: It is an energy source whose main components are elements such as hydrogen, oxygen and carbon and contains a small amount of sulfur and nitrogen. Coal differs in geological characteristics, carbonization process, chemical, physical and thermal properties, the amount of ash they contain, the amount of carbon attached, water, minerals and sulfur. Coal is one of the most widely used energy sources after wood and has been used for a long time.
Petroleum: A fossil of debris formed as a result of the decomposition of animals and plants in the sea. These remains have been rotting on the seabed for millions of years, and only fatty substances remain. These substances, trapped under large layers of rock and mud, turn into gas and oil. The most well-known petroleum product today is gasoline.
Natural gas: Hydrocarbon-containing natural gas exists in the form of fairly large volumes in the form of gas trapped in the cavities of rocks that are porous underground or just above the oil deposits. The formation of natural gas is the same as that of oil. It is used by smelling natural gas, which is an odorless, light and colorless gas from the air, in terms of the health and safety of people at the stage of use. Most of the composition of natural gas is methane gas. It is often found in oil. In other words, it is a kind of gas oil. But it consists of lighter and more volatile substances than those that make up the oil. It is often used as a kitchen gas. In addition, it plays a very important role in meeting energy needs in industry.
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