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- 3. A harmful contamination of the environment that occurs due to the release of pollutants into the air, water, or soil
- 4. A combustible black sedimentary rock, formed from fossilized plant matter, has long been a significant source of energy for electricity generation?
- 6. A chemical reaction which occurs when a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen, producing heat and often light
- 7. The release of gases, particles, or other substances into the atmosphere, often as a result of human activities?
- 8. An activity that involves the removal of natural resources from the earth
- 10. A destructive process which involves the clearing of forests or trees
- 11. A medium of exchange and store of value facilitates economic transactions and serves as a measure of wealth?
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- 1. A category of energy resources which includes coal, oil, and natural gas, formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals?
- 2. A valuable natural resource, often refined into gasoline and other petroleum products, is vital for energy production and transportation
- 5. An industrial activity that involves extracting valuable minerals & ores from the earth's surface
- 7. The surroundings or conditions in which living organisms exist
- 9. A controversial method that involves injecting high-pressure fluid into underground rock formations to extract oil or gas