2/2
d
Greenhouse gases will signiÒcantly be reduced with the use of fossil fuels.
Question 5
(3 points)
Utah has the largest concentration of oil shale and tar sands in the United States. Which statement identiÒes a disadvantage to this location?
a
The area is limited in resources for oil extraction.
b
Contamination of nearby bodies of water could occur.
c
Extraction of oil from tar sands is economically feasible.
d
The population in this area is low, and workers are scarce.
Question 6
(3 points)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of hydrologic fracturing?
a
Acid deposition
b
Atmospheric pollution
c
Groundwater contamination
d
PuriÒcation process is lengthy
Question 7
(3 points)
Which of the following is an advantage of fossil fuels?
I. Their price contains negative externalities.
II. They are relatively inexpensive compared to other fuel sources.
III. The infrastructure for their extraction, puriÒcation, and distribution already exists.
a
I only
b
II only
c
I and II only
d
II and III only
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