Fossil Fuels and their Environmental Impacts
Students will evaluate the extraction, processing, and combustion of fossil fuels. They will analyse the associated environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Students will evaluate the extraction, processing, and combustion of fossil fuels. They will analyse the associated environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Key Questions
- How does fossil fuel extraction alter local ecosystems?
- What are the primary pollutants released during combustion?
- How can carbon capture and storage mitigate these impacts?
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