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

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

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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. (a) | Page 26

Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called?

Fossil fuels can be made in the laboratory.

Coke is almost pure form of carbon.

Explain the following.

Petrol, diesel, and coal are fossil fuels.

The underlined word in the following sentence have been jumbled up. Write them in their correct form.

Loca is obtained from mines.

Name the products obtained and their uses when coal is processed in industry.

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?

______ is used to make face packs and cosmetics.

Coal is also known as black diamond owing to its precious nature.

What are the uses of coal?