Sixth Grade
Worksheets
Biodiesel
Diesel is a type of fuel. It is used to power large vehicles, such as buses, tractors, and trucks. It is made from oil. This makes it a non-renewable fuel. Biodiesel can be used instead of diesel. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel. It can be made from vegetable oil. It can be made from animal fat. It can be made from grease. It can be used in any engine that runs on diesel fuel. No changes need to be made to the engine. Biodiesel fuel burns more cleanly than diesel fuel. Most people who use biodiesel fuel mix it with some petroleum diesel. This still saves some oil. Biodiesel produces less black smoke. It smells better, too. If restaurant grease is used, it can smell like French fries! Biodiesel produces some air pollution. However, it produces less toxic pollution than diesel fuel. Biodiesel is more expensive to .....
