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Using Gas Efficiently Answers

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Using Gas Efficiently Answers

  1. A cubic foot would hold about eight liquid gallons.
  2. True. Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource.
  3. The gas company knows how much to charge your family for gas each month because the natural gas that goes into your home is measured with a gas meter. The gas meter determines how many cubic feet of gas has been used.
  4. Natural gas-using household appliances include:
    • Furnaces
    • Pool and spa heaters
    • Clothes dryers
    • Outdoor lights
    • Fire pits or barbecues
    • Water Heaters
    • Stoves/Ranges
    • Fireplace logs
    • Patio heater
  5. Posters will vary.
  6. Natural gas is a nonrenewable resource and limited in supply. By using energy wisely and conserving natural gas, we can make it last longer.