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प्रश्न
Write some important uses of the various constituents of petroleum.
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उत्तर
- Petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG) is used as fuel in homes and industries.
- Petrol is used as fuel for automobiles and aviation.
- Kerosene is used as fuel for stoves, lamps and jet aircrafts.
- Diesel is used as fuel for heavy motor vehicles, electric generators.
- Lubricating oil is used for lubrication.
- Paraffin wax is used in ointments, candles, vaseline, etc.
- Bitumen is used in paints and road surfacing.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Choose one term from the following which include all others :
coal, natural gas, fossil fuels, petroleum
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :
LPG is a ........... fuel but biogas is not a..........fuel.
Name the products of combustion of fossil fuels like coal and petroleum products. How do they affect us and our environment?
State any five steps to reduce the consumption of coal and petroleum products.
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
(a) soil
(b) water
(c) electricity
(d) natural gas
Which of the following combination of terms has no fossil fuel?
(a) wind, ocean, coke
(b) kerosene, tide, wind
(c) wood, wind, sun
(d) petrol, wood, sun
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Make a list of the components we obtain from mineral oil.
The term petroleum means ________
Coal and petroleum are formed from the dead remains of organisms and are known as ______.
Give reason for the following:
Petroleum is considered a harmful source of energy.
