Natural Gas by Lily Moghanaki https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas Non-Renewable Energy Source en-us 2019-03-21 13:36:54 UTC 2019-03-26 16:39:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343779844 When burned, natural gas gives off a great deal of energy.]]> 2019-03-21 13:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343779844 How does each one of these generate energy? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780227 The main way that people obtain energy from natural gas is through burning.]]> 2019-03-21 13:43:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780227 4 advantages lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780406
  • can be up to 68% less expensive than electricity
  • natural gas releases 70% less carbon monoxide into the atmosphere than gasoline and diesel
  • it is the cleanest-burning fuel, emitting only carbon dioxide and water vapor
  • natural gas dissipates so quickly into the air that it prevents explosions
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  • takes millions of years to develop
  • burning of natural gas results in the emission of greenhouse gases
  • drilling for natural gas can lead to gas leaks, which could ruin entire ecosystems
  • leaks can occur slowly over time, going unnoticed for years, even decades
    • ]]>     2019-03-21 13:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780635     What specific countries use this energy source? Are these most commonly used in MEDC or LEDC countries? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780693 Natural gas is more commonly in MEDC countries.]]> 2019-03-21 13:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780693 technological advancements as a result of natural gas lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780905
  • fuel cells --> Instead of burning natural gas for energy, fuel cells generate electricity with electrochemical reactions. These reactions produce water, heat, and electricity without any other byproducts or emissions.
  • natural gas vehicles (NGV) --> Natural gas can also be used as an alternative fuel for cars, buses, trucks, and other vehicles. Although NGVs initially cost more than gas-powered vehicles, they are cheaper to re-fuel and are the cleanest-running vehicles in the world. 
    • ]]>     2019-03-21 13:44:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343780905     What factors affect the choice of energy sources by different societies? (availability, economic, cultural, environmental, technological) lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343781019 2019-03-21 13:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343781019 What materials are needed to produce the actual energy? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343781945 The most basic natural gas-fired electric generation consists of a steam generation unit, where fossil fuels are burned in a boiler to heat water and produce steam that then turns a turbine to generate electricity. ]]> 2019-03-21 13:45:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343781945 Where does natural gas come from? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782103 Mostly the Middle East and Russia.
    Natural gas deposits are often found near oil deposits.]]>     2019-03-21 13:45:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782103     What is the process from raw materials to energy to used to charge your cell phone? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782319 When it is extracted, natural gas can contain a variety of elements and compounds other than methane. Water, ethane, butane, propane, pentanes, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, water vapor, and occasionally helium and nitrogen may be present in a natural gas well. In order to be used for energy, the methane is processed and separated from the other components. The gas that is used for energy in our homes is almost pure methane.]]> 2019-03-21 13:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782319 What does the future hold for this energy source? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782519 Finding more ways to use this energy source as an alternative to others that may not be as clean.]]> 2019-03-21 13:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782519 What does the future use and availability look like? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782834 For now, natural gas is readily available. At our current rate of consumption, however, we could run out as soon as 2060.]]> 2019-03-21 13:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343782834 Why would countries choose to use this source or not use this source? lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343783463 The main reason why countries would choose to use natural gas is because it is a much cleaner alternative to oil and coal. Some countries, however, would choose not to use this source because it is non-renewable.]]> 2019-03-21 13:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/343783463 Sources lilymoghanaki19 https://padlet.com/lilymoghanaki19/naturalgas/wish/345354065
  • http://naturalgas.org/overview/uses-electrical/
  • https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/our-green-energy/energy-independence/the-end-of-fossil-fuels
  • https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/natural-gas/
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