Coal and Petroleum
Coal and Petroleum: Overview
The topic highlights that important sources of energy as coal and petroleum. These are formed by the degradation of biomass for millions of years. These resources are exhausting rapidly and will not be there for future generations if not used sustainably.
Important Questions on Coal and Petroleum
Assertion (A): Fossil fuels have chemical energy stored in them.
Reason (R): Coal and petroleum are inexhaustible resources.
Which of the following is/are not a fossil fuel?
To save energy and prevent warming, we should use CNG bulbs or CFL bulbs instead of incandescent bulbs?
Example for non-renewable resource is _____.
Palaeontology deals with the study of fossil fuels.
Write the full form of CNG.
Write the full form of CNG.
A rock which is made from plants is
Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.
_____ a pure form of carbon is used for extracting metals and manufacturing steel.
Diesel contains hydrocarbons having a boiling point in the range of
State whether the following statement is True or False.
Coal Tar is a mixture of various substances.
Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
The least polluting fuel for a vehicle is _____ (CNG/Petrol).
While Refining of Petroleum we get
Choose the right word and fill in the blank.
Petrol and diesel are obtained from a natural resource called _____ (petroleum/natural gas).
Choose the right word and fill in the blank.
Carbon dioxide is a _____ gas. (greenhouse/abundant)
When coal and petroleum are burnt, the products are _____.
The use of petrol, diesel and kerosene is rising day to day. Their smoke is mixing with air and causing air pollution. Write your suggestions and views for reducing air pollution.
Write down the components of petroleum.
Choose one term from the following which include all others:
Coal, Natural gas, Fossil fuels, Petroleum
