Question

Illustrate the uses of Petroleum

Answer 1

Today, petroleum is mostly used as a source of energy, being rich in combustible carbon in the production of electricity or running some sorts of heat engines. ... Therefore, gasoline gets the most attention, but petroleum is used to make several other products which in turn have several uses themselves.......Six main uses of petroleum are as follows: (i) Transportation (ii) Industrial power (iii) Heating and lighting (iv) Lubricants (v) Petro-chemical industry (vi) Use of by-products.

Answer 2

Petroleum

• Petroleum, often known as crude oil, is a type of fossil fuel. Petroleum, including gas and coal, was produced from the remnants of ancient sea life-like plants, algae, as well as bacteria.
• Petroleum is now found in large subsurface reservoirs wherein ancient seas had existed.

Uses:-

• Petroleum is used to power vehicles, cooking, heat homes, as well as create electricity.
• Petroleum, in addition to has been used as a fuel, has usage in things which we use on a daily basis.
• Detergents used to wash dishes & washing clothes include petrochemical glycerin.