The extraction of oil from oil shales can be detrimental to the environment mainly because this process requires large amounts of

A.) Land

B.) Water

C.) Explosives

D.) Heavy equipment

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Rachael Lambert

Physics

11 September, 14:06

The extraction of oil from oil shales can be detrimental to the environment mainly because this process requires large amounts of

A.) Land

B.) Water

C.) Explosives

D.) Heavy equipment

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Allyson Thompson · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer would be A. The extraction of oil shale is detrimental to the environment mainly because the process of extraction requires large amounts of land. Lands are being excavated in order to locate areas which contains the oil. This is not good since it affects ecosystems and destroy habitats.

The extraction of oil from oil shales can be detrimental to the environment mainly because this process requires large amounts ofA.) LandB.) WaterC.) ExplosivesD.) Heavy equipment

The extraction of oil from oil shales can be detrimental to the environment mainly because this process requires large amounts of

A.) Land

B.) Water

C.) Explosives

D.) Heavy equipment