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Natural gas and coal can both be used in power generation. Natural gas is very economical to transport over land, if pipelines have been constructed. Natural gas can be used as fuel in cars, buses and industrial equipment (forklifts in particular) and coal can not be.
Environmental concerns may limit the use of coal particularly near urban areas.
Natural gas is difficult to transport overseas, limiting its application to the general area were deposits are found. This is changing. There is a gas pipeline under the Mediterranean Sea to supply gas from Africa to Europe. Also, there is continued growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG), however this requires very large investments.
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Is natural gas the same thing as coal?
No, Coal is a brownish or black solid formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter and natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas. Both are fossil fuels but natural gas and coal are completely different.
Name 3 types of fossil fuels?
1. Oil 2. Coal 3. Natural Gas...
Examples of fossil fuels?
The three main fossil fuels are coal, oil and natural gas
Is coal and natural gas the same?
Although both are sourced underground and can be combusted for energy release (used as fuels), no, they are not the same. Coal is a solid rock, generally black, composed of mostly carbon (from compressed decomposed plant matter). Whereas natural gas is a flammable gas made up of mostly methane and other hydrocarbons.
Why can you find natural gas and oil deposits in the same location but not able to find coal and petroleum deposits at the same location?
Natural gas and oil are produced by the death of microscopic animals and coal is produced by the death of macroscopic plants.
How does coal and natural gas form?
coal is made from heat and pressure but i dont kno natural gas
Is natural gas a type of coal?
No, Coal is a brownish or black solid formed by the partial decomposition of vegetable matter and natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas. Both are fossil fuels but natural gas and coal are completely different.
What states have petroleum natural gas and coal?
Three states that have petroleum, natural gas, and coal are Texas, Montana, and Pennsylvania.
Is coal better than natural gas?
Coal emits more carbon dioxide pollution than natural gas does.
What Coal oil and natural gas are .?
Coal oil and natural gas are all fossil fuels which are non-renewable resources.
What fossil fuel is most widely consumed in the us?
Coal, Oil, Natural gas. Coal first, Natural gas second, Oil third.
What type of resources are oil coal and natural gas?
Oil, Coal and Natural Gas are all Natural Resources that happen to be non-renewable fossil fuels.
