Environmental Consequences Quiz

What is a common environmental consequence of oil extraction processes?

• Ground subsidence

• Acid mine drainage

• Oil spills

• Habitat destruction

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Which of the following resources is used to heat buildings?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydroelectric energy

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Compare to determine which of these tables correctly classifies the resources?

• Table A

• Table B

• Table C

• Table D

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What factors differentiate the environmental impacts of coal and natural gas in electricity generation? (Select two correct choices.)

• Ground subsidence and habitat destruction

• Methane emissions and water contamination

• Acid mine drainage and air pollution

• Carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation

• Water consumption and noise pollution

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How do the resource origins of oil and natural gas contribute to their unique advantages and disadvantages in the energy landscape? (Select two correct choices.)

• Carbon sequestration and lower extraction costs

• Shale reserves exploration and reduced transportation risks

• Strategic geopolitical positioning and increased resource availability

• Limited global distribution and methane emissions concerns

• Reduced dependency on imports and methane emissions concerns

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Quick Write: Write a paragraph to describe and compare renewable and non-renewable energy derived from natural and alternative sources such as oil, natural gas, and coal.