Exercise
Form 11: Environmental Impacts of Nonrenewable Energy
Investigate the various environmental impacts caused by nonrenewable energy sources. Learn about pollution and ecological effects associated with fossil fuel use.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What is a primary environmental consequence of burning fossil fuels?
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How does increased carbon dioxide from fossil fuels contribute to global warming?
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What precipitation forms when sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides react with water droplets in the air?
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How do crude oil spills damage ocean ecosystems?
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What term describes the hazy air pollution produced by sunlight reacting with vehicle exhaust?
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How does surface coal mining affect terrestrial ecosystems?
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Which greenhouse gas is released in the highest quantity by burning fossil fuels?
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What tiny solid soot particles released from burning coal cause respiratory health problems?
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How does acid rain impact lake ecosystems?
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What is acid mine drainage?
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What technology captures industrial carbon dioxide emissions before they enter the atmosphere?
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What long-term global change is linked to heavy fossil fuel reliance?