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प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Make a list of the components we obtain from mineral oil.
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उत्तर
Components that can be obtained from mineral oil are:
- petroleum
- aviation petrol
- gasoline
- diesel
- kerosene
- naptha
- lubricating oil
- tar
- also used in the production of dyes, pesticides, etc.
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Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads.
Process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called ______.
Why are coal and petroleum categorised as natural resources? Give a reason as to why they should be used judiciously.
Choose one term from the following which include all others :
coal, natural gas, fossil fuels, petroleum
State any five steps to reduce the consumption of coal and petroleum products.
There are two important fuels A and B both of which are extracted from deep inside the earth. Fuel A is a thick, dark, foul smelling liquid whereas fuel B is a black solid. Combustion of both the fuels produces products, C, D, E and F. The product C makes the rainwater only slightly acidic but it is mainly responsible for causing global warming. The product D is neither acidic nor basic. It is harmless and does not affect the environment in any way. Both E and F attack breathing system of humans and are mainly responsible for causing acid rain. In addition to combustion of fuels A and B, the product F is also formed when lightning occurs in the sky.
(a) What are (i) fuel A, and (ii) fuel B?
(b) Name (i) C (ii) D (iii) E, and (iv) F
(c) What is the process of formation of F during lightning known as?
(d) Which fuel is supposed to be exhausted sooner : A or B?
(e) Which fuel is mostly used for generating electricity at thermal power plants?
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| Cetane rating | Methane |
| Simplest hydrocarbon | Petrol |
| Peat | Bown in colour |
| Lignite | First stage coal |
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Name the petroleum product used as fuel for stoves, lamps and jet aircrafts.
The underlined word in the following sentence have been jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.
Umpetlore is a fossil fuel.
