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Question
Complete the crossword in figure with the help of the clues:
Across
1. Fuels obtained from dead remains of living organisms. (6, 5)
2. A process by which the various constituents of petroleum are separated. (8)
3. A porous black substance obtained from coal. (4)
4. Another name for motor fuel. (6)
Down
5. The substance obtained by carbonisation. (4)
6. Fuel for heavy motor vehicles. (6)
7. A petroleum product used for road surfacing. (7)
8. Dead remains of sea animals got converted into it. (9)
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Solution
Across
1. Fossil fuels
2. Refining
3. Coke
4. Petrol
Down
5. Coal
6. Diesel
7. Bitumen
8. Petroleum
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