Fossil Fuels and Their Impact

The video explores the historical and ongoing impact of fossil fuels on North America, highlighting the development of the oil industry and the expansion of pipelines. It discusses the environmental and social challenges faced, particularly by indigenous communities, and examines global energy dynamics, including Europe's dependency on Russian gas. The video concludes with a look at future energy challenges and options for Canada.

What geological process contributed to the formation of oil and gas deposits in Alberta?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Glacial movements

• Sedimentation and pressure

• Earthquakes

Where did the North American oil industry begin in earnest?

• Titusville, Pennsylvania

• Leduc, Alberta

• Bakersfield, California

• Houston, Texas

What was the first major delivery of oil to the United States?

• Keystone pipeline

• Trans Mountain pipeline

• Alaska pipeline

• Inter-provincial pipeline

What was initially done with natural gas during early oil production?

• It was stored

• It was burned off

• It was used for heating

• It was sold

What was a significant outcome of the public inquiry by Justice Thomas Berger?

• More consultation in resource development

• Increased oil production

• Faster pipeline construction

• Reduced environmental regulations

Which region's natural beauty sparked opposition to a pipeline project in the early 1970s?

• Rocky Mountains

• Mackenzie River Valley

• Great Lakes

• Hudson Bay

What was a major concern for Western Europe regarding energy in the 1970s?

• Dependence on Russian energy

• Environmental pollution

• Lack of oil reserves

• High energy prices

What action did U.S. President Ronald Reagan take in 1981 concerning Soviet energy?

• Signed a trade agreement

• Increased oil imports

• Imposed sanctions

• Built a new pipeline

What percentage of its natural gas did the EU get from Russia by last year?

• 40%

• 50%

• 30%

• 20%

What is a potential future energy option for Canada?

• Wind power

• Hydrogen

• Nuclear energy

• Increased coal production