Natural Gas Quiz-Student Energy

What is natural gas primarily composed of?

• Ethane

• Methane

• Butane

• Propane

How was natural gas formed?

• From volcanic activity

• By chemical reactions

• From dead organisms

• By evaporation of water

Where is natural gas found underground?

• In caves

• In reservoirs

• In lakes

• In mountains

What is the difference between dry gas and wet gas?

• Dry gas contains mostly methane, while wet gas contains mostly ethane

• Dry gas contains mostly ethane, while wet gas contains mostly methane

• Dry gas contains mostly propane, while wet gas contains mostly butane

• There is no difference between dry gas and wet gas

What are natural gas liquids (NGLs) used for?

• To fuel vehicles

• In refrigerants and plastics production

• To make clothing

• To produce electricity

What is the main source of natural gas extraction?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Mining

• Drilling wells

• Hydraulic fracturing

What is the process called to remove impurities from natural gas?

• Distillation

• Filtration

• Purification

• Processing

How is natural gas transported for shipping across oceans?

• In large tankers

• In trucks

• In small boats

• In pipelines

What is the primary use of natural gas?

• To make jewelry

• To produce clothing

• To fuel vehicles

• To generate electricity and for heating

What has led to the increase in natural gas development in the United States?

• Environmental regulations

• Technological advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing

• Decrease in demand for natural gas

• Technological advances in vertical drilling