CBSE Notes, Lectures

CBSE - Geography - Minerals and Energy Resources

Minerals and Energy Resources

Long Answer Type

Distinguish between Natural Gas and Bio Gas.

NATURAL GAS
• It is a mixture of combustible gaseous hydrocarbons occurring in the rocks of earth crust.
• This is commercial energy.
• It is used as raw material in the petrochemicals.
• It is transported from one place to another through pipeline.
• Mostly used in urban areas.

BIO GAS
• It is derived by decomposition of waste of animals and plants with the help of microorganism in
presence of water.
• Non commercial energy
• It is produced in tanks
• It is found in rural areas

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