Quiz on "Russia and the Environmentalists"

Important Instructions for Taking Quiz

There are two kinds of questions those with circles in front of the answers and those with squares in front of the answers. The ones with circles have only one answer. The ones with squares can have more than one answer but might only have one answer. Lets say a question has 2 right answers and you check the correct boxes but you also check two boxes that are the wrong answer. You will get a score of zero on the question even though 2 of the answers were correct.

Why do European Countries keep buying Russian oil when Russia uses the money to bomb Ukrainians?

Because the Europeans don't care about the Ukrainians
Because the Europeans depend on oil and gas to heat their food and their homes and to drive their cars.
Because the Europeans are afraid the Ukranians will invade Europe and want Russia to prevent that.
Because the Europeans have shut down most of their own means of energy production.

What makes shale drilling a safe way to get gas?

Shale is underneath the desert where there is no water that can be contaminated.
Shale is far below the water in the ground and so any chemicals used to fracture the shale won't get into the water.
A steel pipe is used for pumping up the gas and steel is very strong.
Concrete is pumped over the steel pipe strengthen it and prevent leaks.

Why does Russia give money to environmental groups in the United States?

Because Russia wants America to have a clean environment.
Because Russia wants American environmental groups to stop America from producing oil and gas

Why does Gazprom keep drilling and building pipes to carry gas from Russia to other countries?

Because Vladimir Putin wants more money and more power.
Because Vladimir Putin doesn't believe that burning fossil fuels will bring about a climate catastrophe.