The black thick liquid with ______ smell is known as coal tar.

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The black thick liquid with unpleasant smell is known as coal tar.

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Chapter 5: Coal and Petroleum - Very Short Answer Questions [Page 26]

Chapter 5 Coal and Petroleum
Very Short Answer Questions | Q 18. (c) | Page 26

Fossil fuels are ______, ______ and ______.

Coal tar is a mixture of various substances.

Anthracite is known as the highest-grade coal. Give reason.

Which substance is formed by the carbonisation of dead vegetation?

The slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called ______.

Write True/False against the following statement.

Under high temperature and pressure, dead plants get slowly converted to coal.

Coal reserves are said to be enough to last for another hundred years. Do you think we need to worry in such case? Why or why not?

Which one among the following is an extremely strong but lightweight material is used in mountain bikes and tennis rackets?

Coal helps to create alumina refineries.

Coke is used in the preparation of dyes, explosives, paints synthetic fibers, and pesticides.