Question

The word ‘petroleum’ is derived from two Latin words’ Petra and Oleum. Here, Petra refers

to rocks, whereas oleum stands for oil. Thus, petroleum means rock oil, Petroleum derived

from the organic materials trapped in the sedimentary rocks lies along the margins of young

fold mountains, coastal areas and the off shore regions. It is drilled from these oil fields in

raw form. Then, it is sent to the oil refineries to process crude oil. During the processing of

crude oil, a number of useful products are produced, Plastics, Lubricants, Wax, Vaseline,

Kerosene, Diesel and Petrol are the examples of these products. The by-products of

petroleum are also used as raw materials for the fertilizer industry, drug units, synthetic fibre

units etc. Due to its great significance, petroleum is also known as black gold.

(i) Petroleum is derived from which rock ?

(ii) Name the products which are produced during the processing of crude oil.

(iii) Where are the by-products of petroleum used ?

(iv) Why is petroleum called ‘Black Gold’ ?
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Answer 1

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ANSWER

Petroleum is derived from sedimentary rock.

During the processing of crude oil, a number of useful products are produced, Plastics,Lubricants, Wax, Vaseline,Kerosene, Diesel and Petrol are the examples of these products.

and Petrol are the examples of these products. The by-products of petroleum are also used as raw materials for the fertilizer industry, drug units, synthetic fibre units etc.

Due to its great significance and cost, petroleum is also known as black gold.

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