2.5 Flashcards

1
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Where are fossil fuels formed

A

Western Canada

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2
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What is the dirtiest fossil fuel

A

Coal

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3
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Why does Canada continue to invest in the fossil fuel industry

A

Steel manufacturing and electricity generation

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4
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Health impacts of fossil fuels

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Harmful air pollutants can cause asthma, bronchitis and lung cancer

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Environmental impacts of fossil fuels

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The gases trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to climate change ( extreme weather, biodiversity loss, rising sea levels)

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6
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Transportation impacts of fossil fuels

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Transported far distances- highly flammable and toxic to the environments when spilled.

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7
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Economic impacts of fossil fuels

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Fossil fuels contribute $110 billion towards Canadas GDP each year - for every 1 dollar spent extracting oil $8 is added to Canadas economy

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