ES Human Population and Energy Use

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What is hydro fracking?

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Hydro fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a method used to extract natural gas from underground rock formations by injecting high-pressure fluid.

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What is the primary substance collected from the ground through hydro fracking?

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Natural gas.

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What is the main anthropogenic use of current alternative energies?

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Electricity.

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What characterizes the population of developing countries?

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Developing countries typically have larger younger populations.

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What is the source of energy used in nuclear power?

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Uranium.

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What is fly ash?

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Fly ash is a waste product produced from the burning of coal, typically mixed with water and stored in man-made ponds.

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What are alternative energies?

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Alternative energies are energy sources that are not based on fossil fuels, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the environmental impact of burning coal?

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Burning coal produces carbon dioxide, fly ash, and other pollutants that can harm the environment.

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What is the difference between developed and developing countries in terms of population?

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Developed countries generally have older populations, while developing countries have younger populations.

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What is the role of natural gas in energy production?

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Natural gas is used as a cleaner-burning fossil fuel for electricity generation and heating.