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What is the process of converting dead vegetation into coal called?
What is the process of converting dead vegetation into coal called?
Coal is considered a renewable resource.
Coal is considered a renewable resource.
False
What are some products obtained from coal tar?
What are some products obtained from coal tar?
Synthetic dyes, drugs, explosives, perfumes, plastics, paints, photographic materials, roofing materials.
Coke is primarily used in the manufacture of _____ and in the extraction of metals.
Coke is primarily used in the manufacture of _____ and in the extraction of metals.
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Which of the following statements is true about coal gas?
Which of the following statements is true about coal gas?
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Match the following products with their uses:
Match the following products with their uses:
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Naphthalene balls, used to repel moths, are derived from coal tar.
Naphthalene balls, used to repel moths, are derived from coal tar.
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Coal is an important fossil fuel primarily formed from the remains of _____ organisms.
Coal is an important fossil fuel primarily formed from the remains of _____ organisms.
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What is the primary use of hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas?
What is the primary use of hydrogen gas obtained from natural gas?
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What is the main environmental advantage of using CNG over other fuels?
What is the main environmental advantage of using CNG over other fuels?
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Natural gas is easy to transport because it is stored in liquid form.
Natural gas is easy to transport because it is stored in liquid form.
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What is petroleum commonly referred to as due to its commercial importance?
What is petroleum commonly referred to as due to its commercial importance?
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Natural gas cannot be used for burning in homes and factories.
Natural gas cannot be used for burning in homes and factories.
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Match the following natural resources with their characteristics:
Match the following natural resources with their characteristics:
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Name one country where vast reserves of natural gas have been found.
Name one country where vast reserves of natural gas have been found.
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Natural gas serves as a starting material for the manufacture of __________ and fertilizers.
Natural gas serves as a starting material for the manufacture of __________ and fertilizers.
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Match the following petroleum constituents with their uses:
Match the following petroleum constituents with their uses:
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Which of the following is considered a limitation of fossil fuels?
Which of the following is considered a limitation of fossil fuels?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of a constituent of petroleum?
Which of the following is NOT a use of a constituent of petroleum?
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The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as __________.
The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as __________.
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Petrochemicals are derived from natural gas and are used to make synthetic materials.
Petrochemicals are derived from natural gas and are used to make synthetic materials.
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The known reserves of fossil fuels will last for thousands of years.
The known reserves of fossil fuels will last for thousands of years.
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Name one man-made plastic derived from petrochemicals.
Name one man-made plastic derived from petrochemicals.
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What is the relationship between burning fossil fuels and global warming?
What is the relationship between burning fossil fuels and global warming?
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What is a slow process involved in the formation of fossil fuels?
What is a slow process involved in the formation of fossil fuels?
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Coke is a product of petroleum refinement.
Coke is a product of petroleum refinement.
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What is one advantage of using CNG as a fuel?
What is one advantage of using CNG as a fuel?
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Fossil fuels are ________, ________, and ________.
Fossil fuels are ________, ________, and ________.
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What is the least polluting fuel for vehicles?
What is the least polluting fuel for vehicles?
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Petroleum resources are inexhaustible.
Petroleum resources are inexhaustible.
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The process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called ________.
The process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called ________.
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Match the petroleum products with their uses:
Match the petroleum products with their uses:
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Fossil fuels can be made in the laboratory.
Fossil fuels can be made in the laboratory.
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CNG is more polluting fuel than petrol.
CNG is more polluting fuel than petrol.
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Coke is almost a pure form of carbon.
Coke is almost a pure form of carbon.
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Coal tar is a mixture of various substances.
Coal tar is a mixture of various substances.
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Kerosene is not a fossil fuel.
Kerosene is not a fossil fuel.
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Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.
Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.
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Coke is used primarily in the ______ industry.
Coke is used primarily in the ______ industry.
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Which of the following fuels is known for having a lower emission profile?
Which of the following fuels is known for having a lower emission profile?
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Study Notes
Coal and Fossil Fuels
- Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are exhaustible fossil fuels derived from the remains of living organisms.
- Formation involves dead vegetation undergoing carbonisation over millions of years, resulting in coal, also known as a fossil fuel.
- In a coal mine, coal is extracted, which can burn to produce carbon dioxide gas when heated.
Products from Coal
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Coke:
- A tough, black, porous substance, almost pure carbon.
- Utilized in steel manufacturing and metal extraction.
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Coal Tar:
- A thick black liquid with an unpleasant odor, consisting of over 200 substances.
- Used to produce synthetic dyes, drugs, explosives, perfumes, plastics, paints, and roofing materials.
- Naphthalene balls, derived from coal tar, repel moths.
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Coal Gas:
- Produced during coal processing for coke.
- Initially used for street lighting in the early 1800s, now primarily for heating.
Petroleum and Natural Gas
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Petroleum, also referred to as "black gold," is processed to obtain valuable petrochemicals for detergents, fibers, and plastics.
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Constituents of Petroleum:
- Various products include LPG for fuel, petrol for transportation, kerosene for stoves, diesel for heavy vehicles, lubricating oil, paraffin wax for ointments, and bitumen for road surfacing.
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Natural Gas:
- An important, easily transportable fossil fuel, stored as compressed natural gas (CNG).
- CNG is favored for power generation and as a cleaner fuel for transport vehicles, reducing air pollution.
Environmental Impact and Conservation
- Fossil fuel reserves are limited, forecasted to last only a few hundred years; their utilization contributes to air pollution and global warming.
- Strategies to conserve fossil fuels include driving at moderate speeds, turning off engines at stops, and maintaining correct tire pressures to improve fuel efficiency.
Summary of Key Points
- Fossil fuels—coal, petroleum, and natural gas—are non-renewable and formed from organic material.
- The extraction and refinement processes yield various important products essential for everyday life and industry.
- The need for responsible usage of fossil fuels is emphasized to mitigate environmental impacts.
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This quiz explores the formation and characteristics of coal and petroleum as fossil fuels. It covers the processes involved in their conversion from dead vegetation and the significance of these exhaustible natural resources. Test your knowledge on coal mining and the carbonisation process too!
