SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The continued extraction of natural resources-particularly coal, oil, and natural gas from the tar sands in Alberta-fuels a growing concern among many people about
A
wetlands.
B
climate change.
C
the fishing industry.
D
old-growth forests.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Canadian province of Alberta faces a number of environmental issues related to natural resource extraction-including oil and gas industry with its oil sands-endangered species, melting glaciers in banff, floods and droughts, wildfires, and global climate change.

Detailed explanation-2: -What natural resources are most at risk in Canada? trees, wetlands, fish, and waterways are most at risk. What kinds of renewable energy sources is the Canadian government exploring?

Detailed explanation-3: -The human population on Earth is expanding rapidly, which together with even more rapid economic growth is the main cause of the degradation of the environment.

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