INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA

MINERALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Petroleum is also known as ____ oil
A
mineral
B
crude
C
both
D
none of above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Petroleum, also called crude oil, is a fossil fuel. Like coal and natural gas, petroleum was formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria.

Detailed explanation-2: -Crude oil and other hydrocarbons exist in liquid or gaseous form in underground pools or reservoirs, in tiny spaces within sedimentary rocks, and near the earth’s surface in tar (or oil) sands. Petroleum products are fuels made from crude oil and hydrocarbons contained in natural gas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Petroleum, also known as crude oil, or simply oil, is a naturally occurring yellowish-black liquid mixture of mainly hydrocarbons, and is found in geological formations.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -Know the Composition-There are many kinds of petroleum such as crude oil, natural gas, and bitumen.

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