GATE ES 2025 ES Q31: Global effects of air pollution

Methane hydrates have special crystal structure of water, where methane gas molecules are trapped. Choose the correct option(s) from the following

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Methane hydrates exist in abundance near the ocean bed, where the pressure is high enough for their existence.

Methane hydrates exist in abundance in the polar regions, where the temperature is low enough for their existence.

Methane hydrates can be a huge source of energy, but can accelerate global warming considerably if the entrapped methane is released to the atmosphere.

Methane hydrates can be a huge source of energy, but difficult to exploit commercially.

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