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Energy

What is energy? What kind of energy do we extract from the earth? How do we find it?

Goals

By the end of this section you will:

  1. Have a thorough understanding of the requirements to form oil and natural gas reservoirs, from deposition to formation of the reservoir;
  2. Be able to explain the processes geologists use to locate oil and natural gas reservoirs; and
  3. Have an appreciation for the environmental costs of oil and natural gas extraction.
  • Oil and Natural Gas
  • How do geologists find oil and natural gas?
  • Environmental Costs to Extraction
  • Assessment
‹ Assessment up Oil and Natural Gas ›

Course Title

Sample Course

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Lessons

  • Lesson 1: Process of Science
  • Lesson 2: Energy Choices for PA and the US
  • Lesson 3: Constructive Conversations
  • Lesson 4: Geology and Seismic Testing
    • Check Your Understanding
    • Time
    • From the Earth to a Grain of Sand
    • Energy
      • Oil and Natural Gas
      • How do geologists find oil and natural gas?
      • Environmental Costs to Extraction
      • Assessment
    • Glossary of Geologic Terms
    • Summary and Final Tasks
  • Lesson 5: Shale Development Engineering
  • Lesson 6: Understanding Pipeline Regulation, Construction and Land Impacts
  • Lesson 7: Environmental Issues - Land Use Planning and Design
  • Lesson 8: Environment Issues - Water Resources & Management
  • Lesson 9: Community Impacts
  • Lesson 10: Economic Impacts
  • Lesson 11: Using What You Have Learned/Opportunities

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