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General Knowledge · Q224

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 224

Q224

Most of the natural gas used in the United States is consumed by

A.
industry
B.
residential use
Answer
C.
electrical utilities
D.
transportation

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In the United States, most natural gas is burned as a fuel. In 2012 about 30% of the energy consumed across the nation was obtained from natural gas. It was used to generate electricity, heat buildings, fuel vehicles, heat water, bake foods, power industrial furnaces, and even run air conditioners!