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Which of the following is a key characteristic of shale oil production?
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- It uses hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to release oil trapped in shale rock
Which U.S. energy resource is the largest contributor to U.S. greenhouse gas emissions?
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- Oil
Which U.S. state is the largest exporter of oil?
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- Texas
How does the U.S. government regulate coal emissions?
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- Through the Clean Air Act
What is carbon capture and storage (CCS)?
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- A method to store carbon in underground reservoirs
Which U.S. region has large deposits of oil sands?
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- Alaska
What technological advancement has increased U.S. natural gas production?
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- Horizontal drilling
Which state is the largest producer of coal from mountaintop removal mining?
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- West Virginia
What is one of the challenges with using natural gas as a bridge fuel?
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- Greenhouse gas emissions from methane leaks
What is one environmental benefit of natural gas over coal?
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- It produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions
What is a common technique used to increase oil production from aging oil fields?
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- Enhanced oil recovery
Which energy resource is often used as a backup for renewable sources like wind and solar?
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- Natural gas
Which region in the U.S. has seen significant natural gas production from the Bakken Shale?
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- Great Plains
What is one of the main economic benefits of coal mining in the U.S.?
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- Creation of jobs
Which U.S. state has the largest reserves of oil shale?
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- Utah
Which energy source is expected to grow most rapidly in the U.S. in the coming decades?
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- Wind
What U.S. state is the largest producer of oil and natural gas combined?
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- Texas
How much of U.S. coal production comes from underground mining?
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- 20%
Which animal is known for its ability to climb steep, rocky terrain?
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- Mountain goat
What is the most popular method of transportation for accessing remote areas in the Rockies?
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- Hiking