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प्रश्न
Write an answer to the following question in your own words.
Make a list of the components we obtain from mineral oil.
उत्तर
Components that can be obtained from mineral oil are:
- petroleum
- aviation petrol
- gasoline
- diesel
- kerosene
- naptha
- lubricating oil
- tar
- also used in the production of dyes, pesticides, etc.
संबंधित प्रश्न
How can you as an individual contribute or make a difference to the management of coal and petroleum
Explain the process of formation of petroleum.
Name a clean gaseous fuel other than LPG and natural gas.
State any five steps to reduce the consumption of coal and petroleum products.
Which of the following is not a natural resource?
(a) soil
(b) water
(c) electricity
(d) natural gas
There are two important fuels A and B both of which are extracted from deep inside the earth. Fuel A is a thick, dark, foul smelling liquid whereas fuel B is a black solid. Combustion of both the fuels produces products, C, D, E and F. The product C makes the rainwater only slightly acidic but it is mainly responsible for causing global warming. The product D is neither acidic nor basic. It is harmless and does not affect the environment in any way. Both E and F attack breathing system of humans and are mainly responsible for causing acid rain. In addition to combustion of fuels A and B, the product F is also formed when lightning occurs in the sky.
(a) What are (i) fuel A, and (ii) fuel B?
(b) Name (i) C (ii) D (iii) E, and (iv) F
(c) What is the process of formation of F during lightning known as?
(d) Which fuel is supposed to be exhausted sooner : A or B?
(e) Which fuel is mostly used for generating electricity at thermal power plants?
Write two disadvantages of burning fossil fuels.
What measures would you take to conserve electricity in your house?
Name the petroleum product used as fuel for stoves, lamps and jet aircrafts.
Excessive burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of ______.
