Asphalt and Road Construction
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What is the primary use of asphalt as mentioned in the text?

  • Agricultural applications
  • Construction of buildings
  • Paving roads (correct)
  • Manufacturing of plastic
  • Where is the largest natural asphalt deposit found, as mentioned in the text?

  • Canada
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Trinidad (correct)
  • Australia
  • Which refining process involves no significant changes in the chemical composition of the material?

  • Destructive Distillation
  • Bubble Tower Distillation
  • Steam Distillation
  • Fractional Distillation (correct)
  • What is the first phase of separation in the fractional distillation process?

    <p>Gasoline distillate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is temperature increased during steam distillation in refining asphalt?

    <p>By using steam or vacuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What remains at the bottom of the distillation tower in the fractional distillation process?

    <p>Heavy residual containing asphalts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which country is the pitch lake containing the largest natural asphalt deposits located?

    <p>Trinidad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary components of asphalt concrete used in road construction?

    <p><strong>Aggregates + Binder</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Destructive Distillation' results in:

    <p><strong>Significant changes in composition</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of Fractional Distillation?

    <p>To remove volatile materials until petroleum asphalt is left.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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