Fossil Fuel Extraction and Transportation in AP Environmental Science

Definition

Fossil fuel extraction and transportation refers to the process of extracting fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) from the Earth's crust and transporting them to be used as energy sources.

Related terms

Fracking: Fracking is a method of extracting natural gas or oil by injecting high-pressure fluids into underground rock formations, creating fractures that allow the release of trapped fossil fuels.

Oil Spills:

Oil spills occur when large amounts of crude oil are accidentally released into bodies of water, causing environmental damage to marine ecosystems.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions:

Greenhouse gas emissions are gases released into the atmosphere through human activities like burning fossil fuels, contributing to global warming and climate change.