Science

Coal and Petroleum

Question:

What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?

Answer:

The advantages of using compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) as fuels are: (i)They can be burnt directly. (ii)They can be transported easily through pipe lines. (iii)They are clean fuels and do not give smoke when burnt. (iv)They give a lot of heat energy when burnt.
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Coal and Petroleum

Q 1.

Explain the process of formation of petroleum.

Q 2.

What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?

Q 3.

Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called?

Q 4.

Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads.

Q 5.

Describe characteristics and uses of coke.

Q 6.

Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.