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Web Quest for Natural Gas
The
Gulf states are known for their oil and gas resources. But
what do you know about the
history of Qatar's oil business? When was oil discovered
in Qatar? When did Qatar take full national control of its oil
and gas business?
What is natural gas? Where does it come from? How is it
used? What effect does it have on the environment? Here’s an
educational Website that can answer those questions and
more.
Teachers and students should visit this
Website to learn where natural gas comes from and many
other related topics. Don't forget to try the experiments.
Have you ever wondered how long Qatar's natural gas
reserves will last? This is an important question that many
experts in the energy field ask. Find an "educated estimate"
on this
Website.
Qatar gas has undertaken several projects to protect the
environment and local species. Did you know they are building
ecoreefs, protecting the nesting grounds of sea turtles, and
releasing sea snakes into the Gulf? Check out these and other
projects on their
Website.
We know that natural gas is used to create electricity and
power homes. But can it be used as airplane fuel? Qatar
Airlines has teamed up with other companies to conduct
research on using gas-to-liquid (GTL) jet fuels.
What are the benefits of using gas as airline fuel?
Because of the increasing demands for energy, many people
are seeking ways to conserve energy and use it more
efficiently. What can you do at home to conserve energy?
Here are 20 tips to get your thinking!
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