What is permafrost?
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- Soil that remains frozen year-round
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Geography
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What is the main characteristic of the weather in polar climates?
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- Extremely cold with little precipitation
Which animal is commonly found in polar climates?
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- Polar bears
Which tropical climate zone is characterized by distinct wet and dry seasons?
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- Tropical dry
Which U.S. state is home to most of the country’s polar climate zones?
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- Alaska
Which is the largest energy-producing region in the U.S.?
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- Gulf Coast
The largest portion of U.S. coal is used for which purpose?
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- Electricity generation
What is the primary reason for the decline in U.S. coal production?
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- Rising natural gas production
Which U.S. state has the largest number of natural gas reserves?
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- Texas
Which U.S. state is most dependent on coal for electricity generation?
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- West Virginia
What is the process of extracting oil from deep underground rock formations?
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- Oil drilling
What is the main environmental concern related to coal mining?
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- Water pollution
Which of the following states is a major producer of both oil and natural gas?
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- Texas
What is the largest oil reserve in the U.S. located in?
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- Gulf of Mexico
Which region is known for its high production of oil from tar sands?
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- Canada
Which U.S. state is the largest exporter of oil?
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- Texas
Which energy resource is the primary source of U.S. electricity generation?
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- Natural Gas
What is the primary use of natural gas in the United States?
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- Heating and electricity generation
What is the main method of extracting natural gas from shale formations?
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- Hydraulic fracturing
The U.S. is one of the largest producers of which type of natural gas?
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- Shale gas