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WorksheetsCalifornia Fracking
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Where is California?
East Coast USA
East Coast Canada
West Coast USA
Northern USA
In how many states is fracking documented
30 states
17 states
all US states except Dakota and California
16 states
How many wells were closed due to water contamination in 2014?
3
11
5
21
Select the environmental impacts of fracking...
-pollution of water due to leaks in pipes
-deforestation
-release of toxic chemicals
-can cause tremors and small earthquakes
What is the percentage of fracking chemicals that can cause cancer?
35%
25%
50%
20%
How many gallons of water are needed for one well to function?
3.5 million
4 million
1.7 million
2.6 million
What is the main resource extracted by fracking in California?
natural gas
oil
coal
water
Select the best definition for fracking...
-process of drilling down into the earth to extract coal
-process of open pit mining to extract natural gas
-process of in-situ mining to extract coal
-process of drilling down into the earth to extract natural gas
Fracking in California is highly (a) .
Why is Fracking so profitable in the US?
-grants political stability in California and other economically fracking-based states
-does not harm the environment
-allows US to access large amounts of fossil fuel deposits
-offers gas security to US for next 100 years
Fracking is a sustainable source of energy.
True
False
How many active gas wells does California have?
56.000 wells
35.000 wells
34 million wells
44.000 wells
Select the best definition for fracking...
-process of drilling down into the earth to extract coal
-process of open pit mining to extract natural gas
-process of in-situ mining to extract coal
-process of drilling down into the earth to extract natural gas
What percentage of California's economy is based on fracking?
10%
30%
17%
15%
What was to total revenue for the state of California originated from fracking 2019?
$643 million
$743 million
$741 million
$641 million
Fracking is know for having less Co2 emission than coal.
True
False
