Natural Gas

Name one method used for the extraction of natural gas.

• Refining

• Mining

• Fishing

• Hydraulic fracturing

What are the primary uses of natural gas?

• Water treatment, construction, and entertainment

• Transportation, agriculture, and telecommunications

• Mining, healthcare, and education

• Heating, cooking, electricity generation, and chemical production

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What is one advantage of using natural gas as a fuel?

• It is not readily available in all areas.

• It is less efficient than other fuels.

• It is more expensive than other fuels.

• It produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

What is one disadvantage of using natural gas as a fuel?

• High carbon emissions

• Limited availability

• Expensive

• Non-renewable resource

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How is natural gas formed?

• Natural gas is formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

• Natural gas is formed from the combustion of fossil fuels.

• Natural gas is formed from the decay of rocks.

• Natural gas is formed from volcanic activity.

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What is the main component of natural gas?

• butane

• methane

• propane

• ethane

What are some common sources of natural gas?

• Shale formations, coal beds, and oil fields

• Volcanic eruptions, geothermal reservoirs, and oceanic crust

• Natural springs, underground rivers, and glaciers

• Wind turbines, solar panels, and hydroelectric dams

What are some industrial uses of natural gas?

• Medical equipment, renewable energy, and entertainment industry

• Power generation, heating and cooling systems, manufacturing processes, and as a feedstock for the production of chemicals and fertilizers

• Transportation fuel, cooking and baking, and construction materials

• Water treatment, telecommunications, and clothing production

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What are some environmental advantages of using natural gas?

• Natural gas produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants compared to other fossil fuels.

• Natural gas does not contribute to air pollution.

• Natural gas is a renewable energy source.

• Natural gas has no negative impact on ecosystems.

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What are some economic advantages of using natural gas?

• Lower cost, abundant supply, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

• Higher cost, abundant supply, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

• Higher cost, limited supply, and no impact on greenhouse gas emissions.

• Higher cost, limited supply, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.

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