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WorksheetsFracking
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is fracking?
Splitting the atom
Removing shale gas/oil from underground
When earthquakes break open the ground
Breaking a geography land-form
How much of the UK energy supply comes from natural gas?
40%
50%
60%
70%
Which country supplies 35% of Europe's gas?
Norway
Iceland
Poland
Russia
The UK supplies 45% of its own natural gas. The rest has to be imported. This makes the UK energy (a) .
Which of these countries currently do fracking on a large scale?
UK
France
USA
Japan
Add 2 clear benefits of fracking ................
Add 2 clear concerns around fracking ............
Why has the UK government currently banned fracking?
Fear over jobs
Fear of earthquakes
Fear of contaminated water supplies
Fear over explosions
What is the name of the only UK fracking firm?
Esso
Riverstone
Cuadrilla
Frackgas
Do you think fracking should be allowed in the UK?
Yes
Not Sure - 50/50%
No
