Class 8 Science
Coal and Petroleum
Q.1
What are the advantages of using CNG and LPG as fuels?
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Q.2
Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads.
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Q.3
Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called?
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Q.4
Fill in the blanks.
(a) Fossil fuels are __________, __________ and __________.
(b) Process of separation of different constituents from petroleum is called __________.
(c) Least polluting fuel for vehicle is __________.
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Q.5
Tick True/False against the following statements.
(a) Fossil fuels can be made in the laboratory. (T/F)
(b) CNG is more polluting fuel than petrol. (T/F)
(c) Coke is almost pure form of carbon. (T/F)
(d) Coal tar is a mixture of various substances. (T/F)
(e) Kerosene is not a fossil fuel. (T/F)
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Q.6
Explain why fossil fuels are exhaustible natural resources.
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Q.7
Describe characteristics and uses of coke.
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Q.8
Explain the process of formation of petroleum.
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Q.9
The following Table shows the total power shortage in India from 1991–1997. Show the data in the form of a graph. Plot shortage percentage for the years on the Y-axis and the year on the X-axis.
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