It is required to transport food, clothing, and

other necessities to consumers

What is it??

It provides power to electricity

plants It is used to heat homes

It’s price affects many parts of the

economy

Other types are produced from

agricultural cropsSome types of it are pumped from

the ground

F U E L

What daily activities require fuel?

Driving a carRiding the bus to school

Heating a building

Eating fresh food

CaliforniaFlorida

South America

Idaho

HawaiiMidwest

2 Sources of Fuel

Fossil Fuels Bio Fuels

A fuel formed naturally in the ground from the

remains of living organisms

Coal, Natural Gas, Petroleum

A fuel formed from living organisms such as plants & animals

Ethanol, Biodiesel

Which fuel is a product of Agriculture?

Fossil Fuels Bio Fuels

What is the difference between:

Renewable Resources

Non Renewable

ResourcesResources that can be

produced over and over.

Resources that can only be used once.

Energy From:

WindSun

Water

BiomassGeothermal

Energy From:

Fossil Fuel Oil

Natural Gas

Coal

Nuclear Power

Benefits of Biofuels• Renewable– Fossil fuels take thousands of years to form

• Can be produced in United States–Most fossil fuels are obtained from other countries

Biofuels are an Agricultural Product

Ethanol:• Primarily made from corn• Convert starch to energy

Biofuels are an Agricultural Product

Biodiesel:• Primarily made from soybean oil