Question

natural gas is considered the most efficient and cleanest fossil fuel. as it rises in popularity and use, what are some of the future consequences we expect to see?
select all that apply.

water and air pollution due to emissions and waste
reduction in soil and land quality due to extensive development and disturbance
habitat destruction and loss of life due to fracking earthquakes
habitat destruction in order to build pipelines

Explanation:

Natural gas, while relatively cleaner than some fossil fuels, still has environmental impacts. Emissions from its use contribute to water and air pollution. Extensive development for natural gas (like for pipelines) can lead to habitat destruction. Fracking (a method for extracting natural gas) can cause earthquakes which in turn lead to habitat destruction and loss of life. Also, the development associated with natural gas (not directly related to fracking in terms of soil - but in terms of land use for infrastructure) can reduce soil and land quality.

Answer:

All of the options are correct.

• water and air pollution due to emissions and waste
• reduction in soil and land quality due to extensive development and disturbance
• habitat destruction and loss of life due to fracking earthquakes
• habitat destruction in order to build pipelines