12 Questions
What is the primary source of hydrocarbons?
Petroleum
What is the main component of natural gas?
Methane
How are shale gas and shale oil extracted from shale formations?
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking)
What is bitumen converted into through refining?
Synthetic crude oil
What is the process of converting organic materials into hydrocarbons?
Pyrolysis, gasification, and fermentation
What is the primary component of coal?
Carbon
What is the primary source of petroleum?
Marine organisms
Which of the following is a product of shale oil?
Fuel
What is the primary method of extraction for natural gas?
Drilling wells
Where is biogenic methane produced?
Landfills and wetlands
What is the primary source of coal?
Plant and tree remains
What is the product of biomass conversion through pyrolysis?
Biofuels
Learn about the different sources of hydrocarbons, including petroleum and natural gas, and how they are formed from organic matter. Understand the extraction processes and importance of these compounds.
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