Which of the following is(are) drawbacks to the use of methane hydrate as a fuel?
A) When melted, it produces methane, a greenhouse gas.
B) It is difficult to mine as a solid located at the bottom of the oceans.
C) It is mixed with water.
D) All of these are drawbacks associated with methane hydrate.

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Methane hydrate presents several challenges as a fuel source: its production releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas; its solid state and location at the bottom of the oceans make it difficult to extract; and its mixture with water complicates its use and extraction processes.

Which of the Following Is(are) Drawbacks to the Use of Methane