Hydrocarbon Extraction & Burning Flashcards
1
Q
What does the pressure from multiple layers of sediment lead to?
A
An oxygen free environment that allow for decomposition to take place without oxygen
2
Q
What do animal remains tend to form?
A
Crude oil
3
Q
What does plant matter tend to form?
A
Coal and natural gas
4
Q
How does cement manufacture contribute co2 to the atmosphere?
A
When calcium carbonate is heated, producing lime and carbon dioxide
