"Gas Flaring" Is a Process of _______________________________________

question 1

Multiple Choice

"Gas flaring" is a process of _______________________________________.

• A)burning off the natural gas byproduct of oil production
• B)burning low-grade fuel in transportation vehicles
• C)burning fields to increase their fertility
• D)raising costs of oil production in order to gain political control
• E)selling oil to the lowest bidder instead of the most profitable

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Definitions:

Non-Avian Dinosaurs

The group of dinosaurs that did not evolve into birds and became extinct approximately 66 million years ago.

Mass Extinctions

Events in Earth's history when a significant, widespread and rapid decrease in the biodiversity of organisms occurs, often due to drastic environmental changes.

Mass Extinction

A significant and widespread event in which a substantial proportion of Earth's species die out in a relatively short geological period.

Climate Change

Substantial changes in global or regional climate patterns, notably since the late 20th century, largely attributed to increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by fossil fuels.