Why Is Methane Hydrate Not Harvested for Energy Use

question 24

Multiple Choice

Why is methane hydrate not harvested for energy use?

• A) It is costly to mine and liquefy the sediments.
• B) It is dangerous to mine due to methane's combustibility.
• C) The methane disappears as it is brought to the surface.
• D) All of these choices.

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