Natural Gas I.Q. Quiz

Test your natural gas know-how. See how many of the nine questions below you can answer correctly.

1. True or False? The three most valuable things about natural gas are that it burns, it releases energy and it can be transported easily though underground pipelines.

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2. True or False? The hydrocarbon molecules in natural gas are made up of one atom of carbon and three atoms of hydrogen.

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3. True or False? Nevada is the only state in the United States without natural gas service.

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4. Choose the Correct Answer. Compared to 40 years ago, how many times more natural gas do people in North America use today?
A. three B. five C. two D. eight

5. Choose the Correct Answer Most natural gas that is discovered today is about?
A. 50-75 feet deep. B. 100-300 feet deep C. several thousand feet deep. D. 500-750 feet deep.

6. Choose the Correct Answer How much can it cost to drill one foot in a deep well?
A. $20 B. $400 C. $60 D. $100

7. Fill in the blank The unit used to measure the volume of natural gas is called a ____________________ .

8. Fill in the blank The battery-like device that uses natural gas to produce electricity is called a __________________.

9. Fill in the blank Coal can be changed to a vapor like natural gas by a process called __________________ _____________________.

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