Rank these fossil fuels on the ease of extraction from where they are found in nature (hardest to easiest). 1. coal 2. petroleum 3. natural gas 4. methane-hydrate
A)4, 1, 3, 2
B)4, 3, 2, 1
C)1, 2, 3, 4
D)2, 3, 4, 1
E)3, 2, 1, 4

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Methane-hydrate is the hardest to extract due to its location in deep ocean sediments. Coal extraction is labor-intensive and often involves mining. Natural gas is easier to extract than coal, often found with petroleum, which is the easiest to extract due to advanced drilling technologies.

Rank These Fossil Fuels on the Ease of Extraction from Where