Question

36. The term ‘combustible ice’ was in news recently. Which of the following statements rightly describes it?

• A. a) It is a newly developed fire extinguisher which uses atmospheric carbon dioxide
• B. b) It is a frozen mixture of water and concentrated natural gas
• C. c) It is the result of the recent oil spill in arctic ocean
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) It is a frozen mixture of water and concentrated natural gas

B)

Explanation:

Commercial development of the globe’s huge reserves of a frozen fossil fuel known as “combustible ice” has moved closer to reality after Japan and China successfully extracted the material from the sea floor off their coastlines.

Combustible ice is a frozen mixture of water and concentrated natural gas. Technically known as methane hydrate, it can be lit on fire in its frozen state and is believed to comprise one of the world’s most abundant fossil fuels.