EAST : Renewable Energy

Grade 5

Natural gas is colourless and lighter than air. It’s mainly made up of molecules of methane and is found in reservoirs deep under the ground, often alongside oil or coal.

Uses of Natural Gas
Out of the many uses of natural gas, the ten most common are:

To Generate Electricity
Heating
Transportation
Production
Cooking
Water Heating
Air Conditioning
Fire
Commercial
Economic Development

Pros and Cons of Natural Gas

Pros

Widely available
Cleanest-burning fossil fuel
Used in combination with other fuels to decrease pollution in electricity
Made safer by adding artificial odor so leak is easily detectable
Easy to transport

Cons

Transportation costs are high
Lack of infrastructure makes gas resources unavailable in some areas
Burns cleanly, but still has emissions
Pipelines impact ecosystems
Flammable

The animated map resizes each country based on their share of global natural gas production.

Last Updated: Oct 12, 2023 11:28 AM
URL: https://research.uwcsea.edu.sg/eastlibpri/G5/renewableenergy
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Subjects: Environmental Studies, Primary School Resources, Units of Study

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