Oil

Question 1

Is oil a renewable or non-renewable resource?

Answer 1

Non-renewable

Question 2

Oil is a very important source of…..

Answer 2

Energy

Question 3

How do we use oil?

Answer 3

1 Run our cars with petrol
2 Heat our homes with oil
3 Fly aircraft with diesel
4 Maintain our cars with oil

Question 4

Why is oil widely used?

Answer 4

Oil is widely used because it is a clean fuel to handle and is also very effective

Question 5

ADVANTAGES OF PRODUCING OIL:

Answer 5

• The export of oil generates huge income for the government
• its a very clean source of energy compared to other fuels
• it is very effective
• easy to transport through pipes or tankers
• can make other products e.g crayons

Question 6

Disadvantages of producing oil:

Answer 6

• It will run out
• oil spills at sea can cause great water pollution
• burning oil can increase global warming