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Question
Give reason for the following:
Petroleum is considered a harmful source of energy.
Short/Brief Note
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Solution
Because of the environmental damage that comes with its extraction, processing, and burning, petroleum is seen as a hazardous energy source. In addition to being a nonrenewable resource, pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and global warming are also factors.
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Chapter 9: Mineral and Energy Resources - Part II - ICSE Board Examination Questions [Page 209]
