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F4 Chemistry - Finite and Renewable Resources

Inquiry Journal
This inquiry journal will step you through the stages of your inquiry into crude oil and its uses.
Useful websites
These websites have been selected to help you find answers to the questions you might have about crude oil and the oil industry. Some of the articles are also included below in case you cannot access them directly via VSI.
Oxford Very Short Introductions article 1
This chapter is on fossil fuels with sections on coal, then oil, then natural gas
VSI article 1 SHORT VERSION
A shortened version of the article with only relevant parts included
Oxford Very Short Introductions article 2
Discussion of the achievements of chemistry, including what the field has created from natural resources
Oxford Very Short Introductions article 3
An introduction to energy systems, including world-wide energy usage

CRAAP testing guide
Guidance on checking the Currency, Relevance, Accuracy, Authority and Purpose of websites you are using during your investigation.