Question

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

Answer 1

Water is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The whole process of extraction of oil from oil shales involves water in so many ways, from extraction to processing to selling the oil. Just in the United States, it is necessary to use from 4 to 8 billion of cubic meters everyday for oil refining, almost two times compared with what American household user in the same period of time. Due to this, b is the correct answer.

Answer 2

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.