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Science Practice Quiz 241
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Q1.Why is petroleum also called 'black gold'?
Explanation: Petroleum is also called 'black gold' due to its great commercial importance.
Q2.How is natural gas stored under high pressure?
Explanation: Natural gas is stored under high pressure as compressed natural gas (CNG).
Q3.What is the use of hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas in the production of?
Explanation: Hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas is used in the production of fertilisers (urea).
Q4.What is the primary use of petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG)?
Explanation: The primary use of petroleum gas in liquid form (LPG) is as a fuel for home and industry.
Q5.What is the use of petrol?
Explanation: The use of petrol is as a motor fuel, aviation fuel, and solvent for dry cleaning.
Q6.What is the use of kerosene?
Explanation: The use of kerosene is as a fuel for stoves, lamps, and for jet aircrafts.
Q7.What is the use of diesel?
Explanation: The use of diesel is as a fuel for heavy motor vehicles and electric generators.
Q8.What are fossil fuels formed from?
Explanation: Fossil fuels were formed from the dead remains of living organisms millions of years ago.
Q9.What are the products of coal?
Explanation: Coke, coal tar and coal gas are the products of coal.
Q10.What is obtained by refining petroleum?
Explanation: Petroleum gas, petrol, diesel, kerosene, paraffin wax, lubricating oil are obtained by refining petroleum.
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