Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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1. does natural gas add additional greenhouse gases and climate change when an operation

2. does coal add additional greenhouse gases and climate change when an operation

3. does crude oil add additional greenhouse gases and climate change when an operation

4. does nuclear natural gas add additional greenhouse gases and climate change when an operation

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Type of energy or fuelDoes it add additional greenhouse gases and fuel? heavy pollution when. in operation?Is it fossil fuel? Is it renewable?Is it energy dense and available on demand (always reliable)Can it be transported long distances and stored in large volumes?
Natural GasYESYESNoYES (but depends on factors)YES
CoalYESYESNoYESYES 
Crude Oil/petroleumYESYESNoYESYES
NuclearNoNoNoYESYES but depends on factors)
Hydroelectric powerNoNoYesYESNo
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