Geography
Write the names of two countries which drill oil from the North sea. Mention two limitations of petroleum.
Answer
United Kingdom and Germany are the two countries which drill oil from the North sea.
Two limitations of petroleum are:
- It is a non-renewable resource and can be exhausted due to increasing use.
- Burning of petroleum leads to carbon emission. Thus, it is a major source of air pollution.
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