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What is the process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal called?
What is the process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal called?
What gas is mainly produced when coal burns in air?
What gas is mainly produced when coal burns in air?
What are the fossil fuels formed from the dead remains of living organisms known as?
What are the fossil fuels formed from the dead remains of living organisms known as?
What useful products are obtained by processing coal in the industry?
What useful products are obtained by processing coal in the industry?
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Which of the following is an example of an inexhaustible natural resource?
Which of the following is an example of an inexhaustible natural resource?
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What is the classification of coal and petroleum as per the text?
What is the classification of coal and petroleum as per the text?
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Can air, water, and soil be exhausted by human activities?
Can air, water, and soil be exhausted by human activities?
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Why are forests, wildlife, minerals, coal, and petroleum classified as exhaustible natural resources?
Why are forests, wildlife, minerals, coal, and petroleum classified as exhaustible natural resources?
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes inexhaustible natural resources from exhaustible natural resources?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes inexhaustible natural resources from exhaustible natural resources?
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Study Notes
Coal Formation and Characteristics
- The process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called coalification.
Fossil Fuels
- Fossil fuels are formed from the dead remains of living organisms.
Coal Burning
- When coal burns in air, carbon dioxide is mainly produced.
Coal Processing
- Useful products such as coal tar, coal gas, and coke are obtained by processing coal in the industry.
Natural Resources
- Solar energy, wind energy, and hydro energy are examples of inexhaustible natural resources.
- Air, water, and soil can be exhausted by human activities.
Classification of Resources
- Coal and petroleum are classified as exhaustible natural resources.
- Forests, wildlife, minerals, coal, and petroleum are classified as exhaustible natural resources because they can be depleted by human activities.
Exhaustible vs. Inexhaustible Resources
- The main characteristic that distinguishes inexhaustible natural resources from exhaustible natural resources is the ability to replenish itself naturally.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the classification of materials used in daily life as natural or man-made. It also discusses the exhaustibility of natural resources like air, water, and soil due to human activities.
