Provide information about coal and petroleum.
Understand the Problem
The image is a mind map about Coal and Petroleum covering a wide range of topics including formation, demand/supply, geographical location, uses and by products.
Answer
Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels formed from decayed plants and animals. They have different locations and byproducts.
Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels formed from the decay of plants and animals. Petroleum is found as oil and natural gas under the seabed while coal is found under the surface. Byproducts of coal are coke, while byproducts of petroleum are petroleum gas, petrol, and diesel.
Answer for screen readers
Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels formed from the decay of plants and animals. Petroleum is found as oil and natural gas under the seabed while coal is found under the surface. Byproducts of coal are coke, while byproducts of petroleum are petroleum gas, petrol, and diesel.
More Information
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock with a high amount of carbon and hydrocarbons. Petroleum products are fuels made from crude oil and the hydrocarbons contained in natural gas. Petroleum products can also be made from coal, natural gas.
Tips
Pay close attention to the distinct formation processes and byproducts of each resource.
Sources
- Coal and Petroleum- Formation, Types, and their Uses - BYJU'S - byjus.com
- Fossil Fuels: The Dirty Facts - NRDC - nrdc.org
- Fossil - Department of Energy - energy.gov
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