Oil is a Resource

Humans need natural resources found on Earth to do just about everything! Fuel for cars and homes, food, sunlight and even the air we breathe are all natural resources. Oil is one natural resource we use for many things. Oil forms deep in the Earth from decayed plants and animals over millions of years. To get the oil, rigs drill deep under ground and pump the oil out.

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Humans need natural resources on Earth to power their cars, homes and create all of the products we use. Oil is one natural resource we use for many things. Oil forms deep in the Earth from decayed plants and animals over millions of years. To get the oil, rigs, like this one, drill deep under ground and pump the oil out.