coal and petroleum

Question 1

These are formed as a result of degradation of ancient plant life which lived millions of years ago.

Answer 1

Coal and petroleum

Question 2

Dead plant matter started to pile up, eventually forming a substance called ______.

Answer 2

peat

Question 3

Over time, _______ and _________ from geological processes transformed dead plant materials into coal.

Answer 3

heat and pressure

Question 4

Since coal and petroleum are formed from
essentially fossils, they are also known as ___________.

Answer 4

fossil fuels

Question 5

a combustible sedimentary rock formed through the process “coalification” formed from ancient vegetation which has been consolidated between other rock strata
and transformed by the combined effects of microbial action, pressure, and heat over considerable time period

Answer 5

Coal

Question 6

Types of Coal

Answer 6

Lignite
Sub-bituminous
Bituminous
Anthracite

Question 7

is a fossil fuel that naturally occurs in the liquid form created by the decomposition of organic matter beneath the surface of the earth millions of years ago

Answer 7

Petroleum

Question 8

A few of the products obtained from petroleum are:

Answer 8

• Gasoline
• Diesel oil
• Kerosene
• Tar
• Heavy fuel oil
• Petroleum coke
• Lubricants
• Special Naphthas
• Paraffin wax
• Aviation Gasoline