Energy Resources II (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is one environmental impact of oil spills?
What is one environmental impact of oil spills?
They kill marine life
What does burning oil release into the atmosphere?
What does burning oil release into the atmosphere?
Greenhouse gases
Which country has become one of the wealthiest due to the oil industry?
Which country has become one of the wealthiest due to the oil industry?
Saudi Arabia
In approximately how many years might oil run out?
In approximately how many years might oil run out?
100 years
Which products are valuable by-products of oil?
Which products are valuable by-products of oil?
Paints and plastics
Workers from which countries have come to Saudi Arabia's oil industry?
Workers from which countries have come to Saudi Arabia's oil industry?
Egypt, India, Pakistan, Philippines
How are some migrant workers in Saudi Arabia treated?
How are some migrant workers in Saudi Arabia treated?
Treated unfairly with low pay
Which gases are released when burning fossil fuels that cause acid rain?
Which gases are released when burning fossil fuels that cause acid rain?
Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
What acids are formed when pollutants react with water vapour?
What acids are formed when pollutants react with water vapour?
Sulphuric and nitric acid
Which countries have experienced significant forest damage from acid rain?
Which countries have experienced significant forest damage from acid rain?
Sweden, Norway, and Germany
Which building materials are especially damaged by acid rain?
Which building materials are especially damaged by acid rain?
Limestone and marble
Which renewable energy sources help reduce acid rain?
Which renewable energy sources help reduce acid rain?
Solar and wind power