Crude oil is produced in 32 US states and in US coastal waters. In 2022, five states combined accounted for about 72% of total US crude oil production.

Burning petroleum also helps to trap extra heat in Earth's atmosphere. Many scientists think that this extra heat has led to a steady rise in the average ...

The oil is burned to heat water and produce steam. This steam propels the blades of a turbine. This is attached to a generator, which produces electricity.

Fun Fact 7: Oil energy provides many important functions including the production of heat. For example, it can be used to heat water in order to produce steam.

Some oils burn in liquid or aerosol form, generating light, and heat which can be used directly or converted into other forms of energy such as electricity or ...

Oil is a major part of modern civilization. Cheap energy is especially useful in poorer countries. Petroleum is also used to make many chemicals and medicines.

Check out our range of fun oil facts for kids and enjoy learning some interesting information about crude oil, vegetable oil, synthetic oil and others.

1. Crude oil is formed from animal and plant matter · 2. Oil was used by ancient societies · 3. Crude oil creates more than one type of fuel · 4. Oil is used to ...

Petroleum is a collection of liquids formed from once-living things. It is a mixture of chemicals that contains carbon and hydrogen.

Petroleum also makes up 40 percent of total energy consumption in the United States, but is responsible for only 1 percent of electricity generation.