Environmental Impact of Natural Gas Extraction Quiz

Explore the environmental impact, extraction methods, and regulatory aspects of natural gas with this quiz on extraction processes.

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily emitted during natural gas extraction?

Carbon dioxide

Methane

Nitrous oxide

Sulfur dioxide

What is the process of hydraulic fracturing commonly known as?

Deep drilling

Fracking

Surface mining

Seismic exploration

What is the primary component of natural gas?

Methane

Ethane

Propane

Butane

Which of the following is a potential impact of natural gas extraction on local ecosystems?

Increased biodiversity

Habitat destruction

Enhanced soil fertility

Promotion of native species

What is the term for the underground layer of rock or sediment that contains natural gas?

Aquifer

Reservoir

Stratum

Geyser

What is the primary method used to transport natural gas to end-users?

Trucking

Rail transport

Pipeline

Ship transport

Which of the following is a potential environmental concern associated with natural gas extraction?

Soil erosion

Acid rain

Groundwater contamination

Deforestation

What is the name of the process used to transport natural gas over long distances?

Pipelining

Conveyancing

Tubing

Conduction

Which of the following is a common method used to extract natural gas from underground shale formations?

Surface mining

Acidization

Directional drilling

Subsidence mining

#10

Which of the following is a potential consequence of fugitive methane emissions during natural gas extraction?

Depletion of the ozone layer

Enhanced greenhouse effect

Reduced air pollution

Decreased global warming

#11

What is the name of the process used to purify raw natural gas before it can be used?

Fractionation

Distillation

Clarification

Refinement

#12

What is the name of the gas that is often found alongside natural gas and needs to be removed before natural gas can be used?

Carbon dioxide

Nitrogen

Oxygen

Hydrogen sulfide

#13

What is the term for the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emitted during natural gas extraction?

Carbon offsetting

Carbon sequestration

Carbon cycling

Carbon neutralization