Question

Environmental costs associated with natural gas include all of the following EXCEPT: A. pipelines built through environmentally sensitive areas B. the release of methane into the atmosphere C. trace metals released during combustion D. groundwater contamination E. degradation of the land due to drilling techniques

Answer 1

C. trace metals released during combustion

Explanation:

These environmental costs can be associated with natural gas:

• pipelines built through environmentally sensitive areas
• the release of methane into the atmosphere
• groundwater contamination
• degradation of the land due to drilling techniques

Trace metals released during combustion can be associated with coal or biomass