The vast majority of today's transport depends on fuel that comes
from oil. Hundreds of thousands of items we use every day - from
trainers to medicines - come from or use products that come from
oil. But where does oil come from - and what happens when this
ancient resource runs out? Oil is one of the most important
resources to man today. It was discovered many thousands of years
ago and has become central to the transport and petrochemical
industries. Find out about the origins of oil - from its first
discovery to its first use in industry. Learn how it is found,
mined and processed into many different products that are used all
over the world today - including petrol that we fill our cars with
each day. Finally, consider the disasters that have resulted from
the drilling, transportation and use of oil, as well as its future:
what will happen when the oil finally runs out? We look at the
advantages and disadvantages of oil, and the possible industry
alternatives. Source to Resource is an incredibly valuable series
in today's fast-paced world where natural resources are in such
constant demand. Many people don't stop to think about where these
resources come from and the journey they take from the raw material
or element to the useful product that reaches us at home, school or
work. Source to Resource provides that information as well as the
chance to stop and think about our use of resources and the
implications of the use of these for future generations. Other
titles in the Source To Resource series include: From Field to
Plate From Raindrop to Tap From Sunshine to Light Bulb
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