Did You Know?
Some cars run on biofuels!
What are Biofuels?
Biofuels come from plants and trees.
What are Fossil Fuels?
Fossil fuels come from deep in the ground.
What carbon-based fuel Does
It helps cars and trucks run.
It can heat our homes.
It makes power for lights.
It helps cook our food.
It can be found in many places.
It is used all over the world.
More About carbon-based fuel
Long ago, plants and animals died. They turned into fossil fuels over many years. We dig them up to use today. Biofuels come from new plants.
We use carbon-based fuel every day. It helps us drive, cook, and stay warm. It is very important for our lives.
In the future, we may find new fuels. Some people want to use less fossil fuel. They want to help our Earth stay clean.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Carbon-based Fuel"] --> B["Biofuels"]
A["Carbon-based Fuel"] --> C["Fossil Fuels"]
B["Biofuels"] --> D["Derived from Recent-growth Organic Matter"]
C["Fossil Fuels"] --> E["Prehistoric Origin"]
C["Fossil Fuels"] --> F["Oil"]
C["Fossil Fuels"] --> G["Coal"]
C["Fossil Fuels"] --> H["Natural Gas"]
What Do These Words Mean?
oxidation:a chemical process where something combines with oxygen
biofuels:fuels made from recently grown plants or organic materials
fossil fuels:fuels formed from ancient plants and animals buried in the ground
extracted:taken out or removed from a place
organic matter:material that comes from living things
