6.4 - Natural Energy Resource Distribution Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Coal reserves ranking
A
US, Russia, China, Australia
2
Q
Natural Gas reserves ranking
A
Russia, Iran, Qatar, U.S., Saudi Arabia
3
Q
Oil reserves ranking
A
Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Canada, Iraq
4
Q
Fracking
A
method of natural gas extraction
gas is trapped in semi-permeable, sedimentary rocks
done by cracking the rock with pressurized water
can cause earthquakes and groundwater contamination
