2.2 environmental problems caused by fossil fuels

Question 1

fossil fuel problems 1

Answer 1

global warming

greenhouse gas
glacier melting
extreme weather typhoon
coastal lowlands flooding

Question 2

fossil fuel problems 2

Answer 2

pollution

air pollution
suspended particles and dusts

water pollution
wastewater discharged from mines pollute river,lakes and groundwater

oil spills from tankers and offshore drilling platform release oil

Question 3

fossil fuel problems 3

Answer 3

acid rain

marine life cannot survive, acidic

soil acidic(crops and plants)

buildings and structures are eroded

Question 4

fossil fuel problems 4

Answer 4

land degration

opencast mining —> remove vegetation cover and topsoil and cause soil erosion and destruction to surrounding habitats

underground mining —-> weaken soil structure and lead to land subsidence. buildings and roads nearby maybe become unstable

mine waste have toxic substances, cause land pollution if not treated properly