Link Between Earthquakes and Oil Drilling

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Oil drilling is one of the most important power source industry of our time. However, oil drilling does cause earthquakes.

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Discussion Questions:

1. Share your thoughts on oil and gas drilling’s effects on the environment.
2. What can you say about the environmental effects of industrialization?
3. Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Talk about that time.