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Natural Gas

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Natural gas is a fossil fuel that consists mainly of methane. It is formed deep beneath the Earth's surface and is often found alongside oil deposits.