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Define Fracking
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A method used to extract oil and natural gas from underground rock formations. It involves injecting a high pressure mixture of water, sand and chemicals into the rock (shale) to create small fractures
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Name the 2 main green house gases
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CO2 and Methane
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What are the main contributors of increasing CO2 levels
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The burning of fossil fuels and deforestation. Trees absorb CO2 through photosynthesis.
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