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which of these is an advantage of using natural gas?
a. it burns more cleanly than coal or oil.
b. scrubbers on smokestacks do not eliminate air pollution.
c. it releases chemicals that make acid rain.
d. equipment failure and human error can lead to oil spills.

Explanation:

Natural gas is a fossil fuel. When it burns, it produces less soot, sulfur - containing compounds, and particulate matter compared to coal or oil. So, it burns more cleanly. Option B is a statement about scrubbers (which are related to other pollutants from other sources, not an advantage of natural gas). Option C is a negative (acid - rain - causing chemicals are a drawback). Option D is about oil spills (not related to natural gas).

Answer:

A. It burns more cleanly than coal or oil.