CLEAN: Could Blackpool be sitting on Britain's gas goldmine?

CLEAN: Could Blackpool be sitting on Britain's gas goldmine?

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Science, Business, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the estimation of 200 trillion cubic feet of gas in place, highlighting its potential economic impact and job creation. However, uncertainties remain about the recoverable amount and infrastructure development. The discussion also compares the situation with Poland, where regulatory conditions are more favorable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated amount of gas in place according to the initial findings?

100 trillion cubic feet

200 trillion cubic feet

300 trillion cubic feet

400 trillion cubic feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the infrastructure for gas extraction?

The cost of building new roads

The environmental impact of pipelines

The availability of skilled labor

The distance from major cities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Cuadrilla license area mentioned in the discussion?

A type of natural gas

A government policy on energy

A region designated for gas exploration

A new gas extraction technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the regulatory environment in Poland compare to the UK regarding gas exploration?

More restrictive in Poland

More favorable in Poland

The same in both countries

Non-existent in Poland

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant political factor influencing gas exploration in Poland?

Pressure to increase oil imports

Pressure to diversify away from Russian gas

Pressure to reduce energy consumption

Pressure to increase coal production