{"id":3696,"date":"2023-01-04T08:48:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T08:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=3696"},"modified":"2025-08-22T05:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T05:59:17","slug":"s-5-c-natural-gas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-5-c-natural-gas\/","title":{"rendered":"s-5.c Natural Gas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAF4K-NGqgo\/HUCwaeg_X2fD_cSs_IS8tA\/watch?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\n  <\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAF4K-NGqgo&#x2F;HUCwaeg_X2fD_cSs_IS8tA&#x2F;watch?utm_content=DAF4K-NGqgo&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural gas<\/a> by Delta publications\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-beccfc1d9484b9b5cfbd56bc6aeafed5\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8c42b7e6dec199ec52687646736744d8\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>What is Natural Gas?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Definition<\/strong>: Natural gas is a fossil fuel found deep beneath the Earth\u2019s surface. It is primarily composed of methane (CH\u2084), but it also contains other hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, and butane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formation<\/strong>: Natural gas forms over millions of years from the remains of plants and animals that were buried under layers of sediment. Heat and pressure over time turn these remains into fossil fuels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7db4018cfdbeb4d632b5094d13043712\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Sources of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Gas Fields<\/strong>: Natural gas is found in large deposits called gas fields, which are often located deep underground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Associated with Oil<\/strong>: Sometimes, natural gas is found alongside crude oil in oil fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shale Gas<\/strong>: Natural gas can also be trapped in shale rock formations, known as shale gas, which is extracted using hydraulic fracturing (fracking).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-00369e61cf8cf57e4c09146f5d8390bc\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Extraction of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Drilling<\/strong>: Natural gas is extracted from underground reservoirs by drilling wells.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydraulic Fracturing<\/strong>: In some cases, hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is used to extract gas trapped in shale rock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-be4d4637fd26d392b3fce2c98718bad4\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Uses of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Energy Production<\/strong>: Natural gas is used in power plants to generate electricity. It burns cleaner than coal and oil, producing less carbon dioxide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heating<\/strong>: It is used in homes and industries for heating purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Compressed natural gas (CNG) is used as a fuel for vehicles like buses and cars.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industrial Use<\/strong>: Natural gas is used as a raw material in manufacturing fertilizers, plastics, and chemicals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-662dcc55b903c20853cc4a9660684aeb\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Advantages of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Cleaner Fuel<\/strong>: Compared to coal and oil, natural gas produces fewer pollutants, such as sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide, when burned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abundant<\/strong>: There are vast reserves of natural gas around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficient<\/strong>: It is more energy-efficient than coal and oil for electricity generation and heating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-821de0519a37c6500c3f7d7a0b3b9ef9\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Disadvantages of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Non-Renewable<\/strong>: Natural gas is a finite resource and will eventually run out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greenhouse Gas Emissions<\/strong>: While cleaner than coal, natural gas still produces carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fracking Issues<\/strong>: Hydraulic fracturing can cause environmental damage, including water contamination and induced earthquakes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-23e0d7f5f049a7f8b43e3ee8ad544ba9\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Environmental Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Fossil Fuel Concerns<\/strong>: As a fossil fuel, natural gas contributes to environmental concerns, particularly global warming and climate change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Methane Leaks<\/strong>: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, and leaks during extraction, transportation, and use can have significant environmental impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-558e81a929b2a7790cf64f2abf080008\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Future of Natural Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Natural gas is considered a bridge fuel because it produces less pollution than other fossil fuels, but it is still part of the non-renewable energy mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is growing interest in transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, which do not produce greenhouse gases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ae1fe21eb1fb6a698e0a82ec422c0e21\" style=\"color:#000060\"><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-large-font-size\">\n<li>Natural gas is often called &#8220;cleaner than coal&#8221; because it burns more efficiently, producing less smoke and pollutants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/76052\/086\/635\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-63.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-63-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-2-63-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81572\/681\/204\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-62.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-62.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-62-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-1-62-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natural Gas natural gas by Delta publications Key Notes : What is Natural Gas? Sources of Natural Gas Extraction of Natural Gas Uses of Natural Gas Advantages of Natural Gas Disadvantages of Natural Gas Environmental Impact Future of Natural Gas Fun Fact Let&#8217;s practice!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3696","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3696"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21324,"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3696\/revisions\/21324"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}