Petroleum is collected from the ground. It is drilled and pumped out of the ground, then gets converted into energy. To create the energy, the oil is burned into electricity. Petroleum is also used to make other products, such as gasoline, cosmetics, paint, petroleum jelly, and many more products. But petroleum is mainly used for types of fuel.
Pros of Petroleum
- The extraction process isn't that difficult.
- Petroleum is very cheap.
- Petroleum is needed in multiple industries.
- It can power lights, cars, buildings, etc. (Can provide power for almost everything)
- Is a powerful source of energy.
- Petroleum is very cheap.
- Petroleum is needed in multiple industries.
- It can power lights, cars, buildings, etc. (Can provide power for almost everything)
- Is a powerful source of energy.
Cons of Petroleum
- A non-renewable source.
- Pollutes the environment.
- Transport can cause oil spills.
- Refinement process can be toxic.
- Pollutes the environment.
- Transport can cause oil spills.
- Refinement process can be toxic.
Fun Facts
- An alternative is vegetable oil, or other plant based oils.
- Petroleum is measured in liters and in gallons, usually in wholesale.
- The biggest oil producer is Saudi Arabia.
- It can be used as a lubricant in jet engines.
- Petroleum is measured in liters and in gallons, usually in wholesale.
- The biggest oil producer is Saudi Arabia.
- It can be used as a lubricant in jet engines.
Information Sources
https://greengarageblog.org/16-marked-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-petroleum
https://www.innovativewealth.com/inflation-monitor/what-products-made-from-petroleum-outside-of-gasoline/
https://www.tuffa.co.uk/blog/10-facts-about-petroleum/