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5.4 - Discussion Pipelines in Communities

5.4 - Discussion Pipelines in Communities

Q Pipelines carry an array of commodities such as oil, natural gas, chemicals, and coal. For this discussion, locate a pipeline closest to your home or location (oil, gas, coal, etc). Identify who owns it, when it was created, the cargo, size, geographic boundaries, and any other statistical information you can research. Discuss Share the pipeline data with your peers and describe the concerns people have about the pipeline running through their community. Identify some hazards of the pipeline and any future plans for your pipeline. After researching pipelines and reading your textbook, do you believe pipelines should be considered a mode of transportation commensurate with trucks, trains, and air cargo carriers? Review the evaluation rubric for detailed grading criteria. Post and Engage Post your response to the above topics in this discussion forum. Engage and express critical thinking through your responses to promote an interactive learning experience. Reply to at least three of your peers throughout the week. When responding, use terminology from your readings and cite related references, where applicable. Each response should be in your own words, grammatically sound, and free of spelling errors. Finally, remember to post early enough in the week to allow others the opportunity to respond to your posting.

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