Natural Resources: The Thirst for Oil: For Young Readers (Ripple Books: Natural Resources Book 3)
Description
Oil reserves are running out yet our world is demanding for more oil to power our lifestyle.
Oil is one of the world's most important resources. It is found deep within earth at depths of about 2,500 to 16,000 feet (760 to 4,880 meters). Drilling rigs have a steel pipe with a drill bit at the end. Diamond dust covering the drill bit allows it to grind through the rock to reach oil.
Contents:
Powering the World
Wars are Fought Over Oil
Oil Pollution
New Horizons: the BP Oil Spill
Declining Supply
The Need for Renewable Energy
Total Word Count: 1,088
Ripple produces e-books on current affairs for kids. Raising their awareness of global issues can help them develop a larger perspective in our increasingly interconnected world.
Oil is one of the world's most important resources. It is found deep within earth at depths of about 2,500 to 16,000 feet (760 to 4,880 meters). Drilling rigs have a steel pipe with a drill bit at the end. Diamond dust covering the drill bit allows it to grind through the rock to reach oil.
Contents:
Powering the World
Wars are Fought Over Oil
Oil Pollution
New Horizons: the BP Oil Spill
Declining Supply
The Need for Renewable Energy
Total Word Count: 1,088
Ripple produces e-books on current affairs for kids. Raising their awareness of global issues can help them develop a larger perspective in our increasingly interconnected world.
