Question

Distinguish between the following: Biogas and natural gas.

Answer 1

Biogas	Natural gas
1. It is obtained from shrubs, farm wastes, and animal and human wastes.	1. It is obtained in the natural form under controlled conditions.
2. Available in limited quantities.	2. Available in large quantities.
3. Used widely in rural areas.	3. Used widely in urban areas.
4. It is not used as raw material.	4. It is used as raw materials in petrochemical industries.
5. It is a renewable source of energy.	5. It is a non-renewable source of energy.
6. It is a naturally occurring gas that is formed from the breakdown of organic matter.	6. It is a naturally occurring gas that is formed from fossil fuels.
7. It forms from the breakdown of organic matter via geological processes.	7. It is formed from the breakdown of organic matter via biological processes.