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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat are fossil fuels?a solid fuel such as wood, that is somewhat renewablea natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organismsa completely renewable fuel such as wind and solar, which is constantly being able to be used and never runs outreally old fuels that archeologists dig up and put the remains in museums
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe EPA is currently conducting a study to determine…what types of possible contaminants are injected into the ground during the fracking processif hydraulic fracturing contaminates surface and/or underground water sourcesif hydraulic fracturing is a safe and viable option to America’s growing energy needsall of the above
- 3. Multiple ChoicePennsylvania is home to largest amount of hydraulic fracturing of the Marcellus Shale. In 2007, 27 wells were drilled for hydraulic fracturing. In 2010, ____ wells were drilled.15783913862182
- 4. Multiple ChoiceFracking uses _____ gallons of water to fracture one well in an area such as the Marcellus Shale Formation.2 to 5 million1 to 2 million500,000 to 1 million0 to 500,000
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is TRUE of hydraulic fracturing?It uses very little waterIt does not create environmental concernsit uses water, sand, and chemicals to break rock formationall of these answers are correct
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhy can't fossil fuels found in shale be pumped out of the ground using a conventional oil rig?because the shale is located too deep within the earthbecause the shale does not contain liquidbecause the fossil fuels within the shale are dispersed throughout the shale formationbecause the shale is found under environmentally protected areas
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHydraulic fracturing fluids have been found to contain...diesel fuelmethanolhydrochloric acidall of the above
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the process that uses water, sand, and chemicals to break apart rock and release shale gas?directional drillinghorizontal drillingmininghydraulic fracturing
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHydraulic fracturing is…a well stimulation process used to maximize the extraction of underground resourcesa way of extracting natural gas from coalbeds and shale formationsone of the steps in refining oil where oil is separated into different viscositiesboth a and b
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