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Coal, Natural Gas, Oil

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coal   show
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underground mining   show
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surface mining   show
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show rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, causing environmental harm  
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smog   show
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show tiny particles suspended in the air, often pollutants from combustion processes  
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show a thick, black liquid composed of hydrocarbons, used as fuel and in the production of oil  
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show unrefined petroleum, extracted directly from natural sources  
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show organic compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon atoms  
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show a hole drilled in the earth for extracting natural resources like water, oil, or gas  
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show a long network of pipes used to transport liquids or gases over great distances  
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refinery   show
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refining   show
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natural gas   show
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show the main component of natural gas, a colorless, odorless, flammable gas (CH4)  
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hydrocarbons   show
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show natural gas that is primarily composed of methane  
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show natural gas that contains other hydrocarbons in addition to methane  
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show an impermeable layer of rock that traps oil, gas, or water in an underground reservoir  
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show a supply of oil or natural gas found underground  
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pores   show
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fracking   show
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