Environmental Impact of Natural Gas Extraction Quiz

Methane is the primary greenhouse gas emitted during natural gas extraction.

The process of hydraulic fracturing is commonly known as fracking.

The primary component of natural gas is methane.

Habitat destruction is a potential impact of natural gas extraction on local ecosystems.

The underground layer of rock or sediment that contains natural gas is called a reservoir.

The primary method used to transport natural gas to end-users is through pipelines.

Groundwater contamination is a potential environmental concern associated with natural gas extraction.

The process used to transport natural gas over long distances is called pipelining.

Directional drilling is a common method used to extract natural gas from underground shale formations.

Fugitive methane emissions during natural gas extraction can lead to an enhanced greenhouse effect.

The process used to purify raw natural gas before it can be used is called fractionation.

Nitrogen is the gas often found alongside natural gas that needs to be removed before natural gas can be used.

The process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide emitted during natural gas extraction is called carbon sequestration.