Question

Why petroleum is called black gold?

Answer 1

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petroleum is also known as Black Gold - because when crude oil is extracted from the land it is black in color. People call it gold because of its oils and value . It is very difficult to find.

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Answer 2

When petroleum is extracted it is black in colour and due to its great commercial importance and uses, it often resembles gold.

Both these reasons gave petroleum a special name " Black gold ".

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