17.3 - Consequences of Fossil Fuels

Question 1

Extraction consequences: (2)

Answer 1

Disruption of Habitats
Dangers of mining, spills, & leaks

Question 2

Oxides + H2O =

Answer 2

Acid Rain; lowers PH levels (BAD!)

Question 3

Conservation methods (3):

Answer 3

turn off lights
use efficient appliances
carpool

Question 4

Acid Drainage:

Answer 4

occurs when sulfide minerals in exposed rock surfaces
react with oxygen and rain water to create sulfuric acid

Question 5

Energy Conservation:

Answer 5

the practice of reducing energy use to meet goals

Question 6

Fossil Fuel combustion Creates:

Answer 6

Carbon Dioxide wich leads to climate change

Question 7

Burning coal & oil releases:

Answer 7

nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide

Question 8

nitrogen oxide and Sulfur Dioxide creates:

Answer 8

Photochemical smog

Question 9

True/Fasle: Strip mining creates little soil erosion

Answer 9

fasle

Question 10

Natural fuels are not _____ distribute world

Answer 10

evenly

Question 11

Using renewable energies decreases:

Answer 11

foreign energy consuption