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Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate

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Which of the following statements are correct about the deposits of ‘methane hydrate?

1. Global warming might trigger the release of methane gas from these deposits.
2. Large deposits of ‘methane hydrate’ are found in Arctic Tundra and under the seafloor.
3. Methane in atmosphere oxidizes to carbon dioxide after a decade or two.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a)

1 and 2 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Answer:

(d)

Easy

Newspaper/CA

Non-traditional

Explanation

Statements 1 is correct- Global warming is a major concern, as climate change melts Arctic permafrost and releases large amounts of methane into the atmosphere. Statement 2 is correct- Methane hydrates exist under the sea floor in the Arctic tundra. Statement 3 is correct- Methane is relatively short-lived in the atmosphere.