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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.
What else can I help you with?
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.
Is coal better than natural gas?
Coal emits more carbon dioxide pollution than natural gas does.
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.
What solid fossil fuel is natural gas sometimes found with?
Natural gas is sometimes found with coal deposits. These formations are known as coalbed methane, where natural gas is trapped within coal seams. Coalbed methane can be extracted along with coal or as a separate resource.
Is coal natural gas oil copper or cotton resources in Nebraska?
Oil and natural gas.
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
How does coal and natural gas form?
coal is made from heat and pressure but i dont kno natural gas
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.
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.
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 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.
What are the seven continents natural resources?
Africa: oil, diamonds, gold, copper, and natural gas. Antarctica: minerals such as coal, iron ore, and copper. Asia: coal, oil, natural gas, timber, and minerals. Europe: iron ore, natural gas, coal, and various minerals. North America: oil, natural gas, coal, copper, and timber. Australia: coal, iron ore, gold, copper, and natural gas. South America: oil, natural gas, copper, silver, and lithium.
