GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This Fossil Fuel is highly flammable (catches on fire easily) and a leak could cause a violent explosion or fire.
A
petroleum
B
wood
C
coal
D
natural gas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -natural gas, also called methane gas or natural methane gas, colourless highly flammable gaseous hydrocarbon consisting primarily of methane and ethane. It is a type of petroleum that commonly occurs in association with crude oil.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nonrenewable Resources. Nonrenewable energy resources include coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear energy. Once these resources are used up, they cannot be replaced, which is a major problem for humanity as we are currently dependent on them to supply most of our energy needs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thus, the carbon dioxide released from the burning of fossil fuels accumulates in the atmosphere, some of which then dissolves in the ocean causing ocean acidification. The burning of fossil fuels affects the Earth system in a variety of ways.

Detailed explanation-4: -Natural gas is a flammable gas composed mainly of methane (CH4), which is colorless, odorless, and lighter than air.

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