APES - Unit 2: Fossil Fuels and Energy Consumption

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What is hydraulic fracturing?

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Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is a method used to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock formations by injecting high-pressure fluid to create fractures.

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What is the primary component of natural gas?

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The primary component of natural gas is methane (CH4).

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What are sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides?

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Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are pollutants released from burning fossil fuels, which can contribute to acid rain.

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How does industrialization affect energy demand?

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As countries industrialize, their energy demand typically increases due to higher consumption in manufacturing, transportation, and residential sectors.

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What is the relationship between development and fossil fuel reliance?

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As developing countries become more developed, their reliance on fossil fuels for energy generally increases due to greater energy needs.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that contains high levels of sulfuric and nitric acids, primarily caused by emissions from burning fossil fuels.

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What is the process of strip mining?

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Strip mining is a method of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from the earth by removing the overburden (surface layers) to access the resource.

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What are the environmental impacts of fossil fuel extraction?

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Fossil fuel extraction can lead to habitat destruction, water pollution, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

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What is subsurface mining?

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Subsurface mining is a method of extracting minerals or fossil fuels from underground deposits, typically involving tunnels or shafts.

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What are the main sources of energy consumption globally?

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The main sources of global energy consumption include fossil fuels (oil, natural gas, coal), nuclear energy, and renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro).