Microsoft Word - Oil Energy Factfile

Oil is a source of energy usually found under water. It is a fossil fuel, which means that oil is burnt to generate electricity. This source of energy is usually used for petrol.

Advantages • Transporting oil to power stations is easy • Fossil fuel power stations can be built anywhere • It is better than burning coal

Disadvantages • When we burn oil, it pollutes the air • If there is a oil spill in the ocean, a lot of wildlife, especially birds, will die • Oil energy is nonrenewable, so when we use up all the oil, there will be no more.

1. First, the oil is burnt. 2. The heat boils water 3. The steam turns a turbine 4. The turbine turns a generator 5. The generator generates electricity