Location Used*Petroleum is found mainly in Texas, California, North Dakota, and Alaska in the United States.
*Petroleum is also found in many everyday products such as ink, vaseline, crayons, and deodorant. *Petroleum is found underground and must be drilled out as crude oil. |
How it's Used*Petroleum is used in transportation fuel such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel.
*Petroleum is used to create plastic. *Petroleum is also used to create different types of energy. *It can be turned into heat energy to warm our buildings and houses. *Petroleum is used in over 6,000 items. *Petroleum is taken out of the ground in three steps: separation, conversion, and treatment. |