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CEEP Mindset 2 | S&L Review | Week 4 | Review

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  • Why haven't most Canadian regions allowed fracking?
    Because of various environmental issues
    Because of government regulations
    Because of high costs
    Because of lack of technology
  • What were the two recent renewable energy developments mentioned?
    Solar power and wind power
    Solar power and wave power
    Wind power and hydroelectric power
    Geothermal and biomass
  • What were the two main types of energy sources mentioned in the lecture?
    Coal and petroleum
    Renewable and non-renewable
    Fossil fuels and nuclear
    Solar and wind
  • What type of rock contains gas that requires fracking to extract?
    Limestone
    Granite
    Sandstone
    Shale
  • What is the oldest renewable energy source, according to the lecture?
    Wind power
    Wave power
    Solar power
    Hydroelectric power
  • What is the main problem for fracking development in the UK?
    Government opposition
    Lack of investment
    The high level of population density
    Environmental concerns
  • What are the small breaks in the rock called that release gas?
    Cracks
    Holes
    Gaps
    Fissures
  • What was the main purpose of the lecture according, to the introduction?
    To persuade students about renewable energy
    To teach drilling techniques
    To examine latest developments in the energy industry and their future impact
    To provide a history of energy sources
  • What is fracking?
    A chemical process for fuel production
    A way of getting natural gas out of the ground
    A method of renewable energy production
    A type of drilling equipment
  • What is the mixture sent down the well during fracking composed of?
    Water, sand and various chemicals
    Oil and gas
    Sand and petroleum
    Pure water only
  • Which energy source has historically been the most-used form of non-renewable energy?
    Natural gas
    Petroleum
    Coal
    Nuclear power
  • The lecturer uses the phrase "So, to put it simply" when explaining fracking. This indicates the lecturer is:
    Summarizing complex information for clarity
    Disagreeing with previous statements
    Introducing new technical terms
    Changing topics completely
  • What rhetorical technique does the lecturer use when discussing different countries' experiences with fracking?
    Providing examples to illustrate broader points
    Using emotional appeals
    Making personal anecdotes
    Asking rhetorical questions
  • What fraction of all US gas consumption does shale gas now provide?
    Around a quarter
    Around a fifth
    Around half
    Around a third
  • What can be inferred about the lecturer's attitude towards fracking?
    The lecturer is strongly against fracking
    The lecturer is confused about the benefits
    The lecturer strongly supports fracking
    The lecturer presents information neutrally without taking a strong position
  • Why is natural gas overtaking petroleum as an energy source?
    It's cheaper to extract
    It's easier to transport
    It's more abundant
    It's cleaner and less polluting
  • How does the drilling process work in fracking?
    The drill creates multiple vertical holes
    The drill goes down then turns sideways through the shale
    The drill goes straight down only
    The drill spirals through the rock
  • Which phrase from the lecture best indicates the lecturer is acknowledging potential counterarguments?
    Coal has been the most-used form of non-renewable energy
    However, most regions haven't allowed fracking because of various environmental issues
    Natural gas is overtaking petroleum
    Wind power has been used for centuries
  • Over the past 200 years, which non-renewable source has become the most important?
    Petroleum
    Natural gas
    Coal
    Nuclear energy
  • Which of the following best describes the lecture's organizational structure?
    It compares advantages and disadvantages equally
    It follows a chronological timeline
    It moves from general concepts to specific examples
    It focuses only on technical processes
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