Methane Basics

What is the chemical formula of methane?

• H2O

• CO2

• O2

• CH4

What type of gas is methane?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Alkane

• Propane

What is the color and odor of methane?

• Yellow and sweet-smelling

• Green and pungent

• Blue and fragrant

• Colorless and odorless

Where is methane commonly found in nature?

• Forests, rivers, and glaciers

• Cities, factories, and schools

• Wetlands, landfills, and animal digestive systems

• Oceans, deserts, and mountains

How is methane produced in landfills?

• Chemical reactions between soil and waste materials

• Decomposition of organic waste by bacteria in an anaerobic environment

• Combustion of plastics in the landfill

• Volcanic activity in the vicinity of the landfill

What are the main sources of methane emissions?

• Transportation, Industrial processes, Deforestation

• Household activities, Mining operations, Solar energy production

• Agriculture, Fossil fuel production and use, Landfills, Biomass burning

What are the uses of methane in industries?

• Methane is used as a cleaning agent in industries

• Methane is used as a coloring agent in industries

• Methane is used as a feedstock for chemical production and as a fuel for power generation and heating.

• Methane is used as a lubricant in industries

How is methane used in households?

• Methane is used in households for painting walls.

• Methane is used in households for charging electronic devices.

• Methane is used in households as a fuel for cooking and heating.

• Methane is used in households for watering plants.

What is the role of methane in electricity generation?

• Methane is used to generate wind power

• Methane is a type of solar energy

• Methane can be used as a fuel for electricity generation through combustion in power plants.

• Methane is used to power hydroelectric plants

How does methane contribute to the greenhouse effect?

• Methane reflects sunlight away from the Earth's surface

• Methane depletes the ozone layer

• Methane causes cooling of the atmosphere

• Methane absorbs and re-emits infrared radiation, which leads to warming of the atmosphere.