ENG-3.E—Describe the use and methods of fossil fuels in power generation

Describe the use and methods of fossil fuels in power generation.

• The combustion of fossil fuels is a chemical reaction between the fuel and oxygen that yields carbon dioxide and water and releases energy.
• Energy from fossil fuels is produced by burning those fuels to generate heat, which then turns water into steam. That steam turns a turbine, which spins a generator, producing electricity.
• Humans use a variety of methods to extract fossil fuels from the earth for energy generation.
• Enduring understanding ENG-3: Humans use energy from a variety of sources, resulting in positive and negative consequences.