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What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels highlighted in the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels highlighted in the text?
- Air pollution (correct)
- Maritime transportation delays
- Water conservation issues
- Reduced energy efficiency
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as being produced when burning natural gas (methane)?
Which greenhouse gas is mentioned as being produced when burning natural gas (methane)?
- Carbon dioxide (correct)
- Sulfur dioxide
- Carbon monoxide
- Nitrous oxide
What environmental issue is directly associated with the burning of coal?
What environmental issue is directly associated with the burning of coal?
- Groundwater contamination
- Acid rain (correct)
- Soil erosion
- Deforestation
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?
Why are fossil fuels considered non-renewable resources?
Which type of pollution is specifically linked to runoff from coal mines?
Which type of pollution is specifically linked to runoff from coal mines?
What negative consequence is a direct result of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
What negative consequence is a direct result of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
How do fossil fuels contribute to climate change?
Which notable oil spill incident occurred in 1989 as mentioned in the text?
Which notable oil spill incident occurred in 1989 as mentioned in the text?
'Fracking' during the extraction of which fossil fuel can lead to toxic fluids and water pollution?
'Fracking' during the extraction of which fossil fuel can lead to toxic fluids and water pollution?
What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
What environmental issue is associated with the burning of fossil fuels?
Which gas, produced when burning fossil fuels, contributes to the formation of acid rain?
Which gas, produced when burning fossil fuels, contributes to the formation of acid rain?
What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
What is a significant disadvantage of fossil fuels mentioned in the text?
Which type of transportation-related issue is NOT a common problem associated with fossil fuels?
Which type of transportation-related issue is NOT a common problem associated with fossil fuels?
What occurs when fossil fuels are burned in terms of greenhouse gas production?
What occurs when fossil fuels are burned in terms of greenhouse gas production?
Which toxic substance is a byproduct of fracking during natural gas extraction?
Which toxic substance is a byproduct of fracking during natural gas extraction?
What is a major consequence of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
What is a major consequence of the high sulfur content in coal when burned?
Which greenhouse gas is released when burning natural gas (methane)?
Which greenhouse gas is released when burning natural gas (methane)?
What issue has plagued fossil fuels in terms of transportation?
What issue has plagued fossil fuels in terms of transportation?
What specific type of pollution can result from leaks in oil pipelines?
What specific type of pollution can result from leaks in oil pipelines?
