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What is Natural Gas? Class 10, Source of Energy and its Advantages

Natural Gas, Advantages and Disadvantages What is Natural Gas? Natural gas is a fossil energy source  that is produced deep under the earth's surface and can be used for cooking, heating, and producing electricity. Natural gas is a nonrenewable fuel made up of a variety of compounds. It is colourless and odourless, with Methane making up the majority of it. Methane is made up of one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms (CH4). When decomposed plants and animals are exposed to intense heat and pressure for several years beneath the earth's surface, natural gas is produced (about a million years). Natural gas also includes non-hydrocarbon gases including carbon dioxide and water vapour, as well as natural gas liquids (NGLs), which are also hydrocarbon gas liquids. Natural gas is a highly flammable energy source that is often used as a fuel and in the manufacture of materials and chemicals all over the world. What are the sources of Natural Gas? Natural gas is derived from the earth