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What is the Marcellus Shale known for?
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- Natural gas production
Which country is the largest importer of U.S. natural gas?
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- Mexico
What is liquefied natural gas (LNG)?
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- Natural gas cooled to liquid form for transport
Which U.S. state has seen a significant increase in natural gas production due to shale gas?
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- Pennsylvania
What environmental issue is associated with natural gas extraction?
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- Methane leakage
Which U.S. region is known for its shale gas reserves?
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- Marcellus Shale
What is the primary use of natural gas in the U.S.?
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- Electricity generation
Which U.S. state is the largest producer of natural gas?
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- Texas
What is the main environmental concern with offshore oil drilling?
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- Water contamination
Which U.S. region is colder due to higher latitude?
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- Northern Midwest
Latitude has the strongest impact on:
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- temperature range
What is the term for the dry area created on the leeward side of mountains?
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- Rain shadow
Which region’s climate is influenced heavily by elevation?
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- Intermountain West
Why is Denver cooler than other cities at the same latitude?
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- High elevation
How does elevation affect precipitation in the U.S. Southwest?
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- Causes rain shadows
In the Rocky Mountains, what weather pattern is common due to elevation?
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- Frequent rain showers
Why do areas at higher elevations receive less oxygen?
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- Lower air pressure
How does elevation influence the temperature in mountainous regions?
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- It makes temperatures cooler
Which climate phenomenon is common at high elevations?
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- Rapid temperature changes
The Sierra Nevada mountain range creates what effect on its leeward side?
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- Rain shadow