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Why is fracking controversial?

The starter and exit quiz of the lesson “Why is fracking controversial?”, from the unit “What can we do about global problems?” (Year 8 Citizenship) by Oak National Academy.

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12 questions

  1. Match the word to its correct definition.
  2. ___ pollution can harm ecosystems and wildlife by causing entanglement, where animals get trapped or tangled in plastic materials.
  3. What is one of the main reasons why plastic is difficult to replace?
  4. Which of these is a key impact of climate change?
  5. Recycling helps reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills and the environment, making it more ___ by turning waste into new products.
  6. Which of the following is the main cause of global warming?
  7. Match the word to its correct definition.
  8. Fracking can lead to environmental issues like pollution, ___ and damage to wildlife.
  9. Which of the following is an alternative energy source to fracking?
  10. Which of the following statements about fracking is inaccurate?
  11. Fracking can lead to environmental damage, including contamination of ___, which can harm local ecosystems and ___ supplies.
  12. Many countries have banned fracking as they believe the environmental risks are too high. Which of these places have banned fracking?

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