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Coal & Petroleum Quiz

A Quiz for CBSE Class 9 Science Students (Set 2)

Advance your understanding of Coal and Petroleum with this second quiz set from Quiznest.in! Designed for Class 8 Science students, this set delves into the by-products of coal, the fascinating formation process of petroleum, and its geological characteristics. Sharpen your skills and ace this challenge!

1. Coal tar is a black, thick liquid that is a mixture of about how many substances?

A) 50 B) 100 C) 200 D) 500

2. Naphthalene balls, used to repel moths and other insects, are obtained from:

A) Petroleum B) Natural gas C) Coal tar D) Coke

3. These days, which petroleum product is used in place of coal-tar for metalling roads?

A) Diesel B) Petrol C) Bitumen D) Kerosene

4. The word 'petroleum' is derived from 'petra' and 'oleum', meaning:

A) Earth and fuel B) Rock and oil C) Liquid and energy D) Sea and gas

5. Petroleum was formed from organisms living in the:

A) Deserts B) Mountains C) Sea D) Forests

6. Over millions of years, what conditions transformed dead organisms into petroleum and natural gas?

A) Presence of air, low temperature, low pressure B) Absence of air, high temperature, high pressure C) Presence of water, moderate temperature, low pressure D) Absence of water, low temperature, high pressure

7. In petroleum and natural gas deposits, why is the layer containing oil and gas found above that of water?

A) Oil and gas are heavier than water. B) Oil and gas mix easily with water. C) Oil and gas are lighter than water and do not mix with it. D) Water evaporates over time, leaving oil and gas.

8. Where was the world's first oil well drilled in 1859?

A) Makum, Assam, India B) Mumbai High, India C) Pennsylvania, USA D) Vadodara, Gujarat, India

9. The process of separating the various constituents or fractions of petroleum is known as:

A) Carbonisation B) Distillation C) Refining D) Extraction

10. Petroleum refining is carried out in a:

A) Power plant B) Coal mine C) Petroleum refinery D) Chemical laboratory

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Coal & Petroleum Quiz

A Quiz for CBSE Class 9 Science Students (Set 2)

1. Coal tar is a black, thick liquid that is a mixture of about how many substances? Read

2. Naphthalene balls, used to repel moths and other insects, are obtained from: Read

3. These days, which petroleum product is used in place of coal-tar for metalling roads? Read

4. The word 'petroleum' is derived from 'petra' and 'oleum', meaning: Read

5. Petroleum was formed from organisms living in the: Read

6. Over millions of years, what conditions transformed dead organisms into petroleum and natural gas? Read

7. In petroleum and natural gas deposits, why is the layer containing oil and gas found above that of water? Read

8. Where was the world's first oil well drilled in 1859? Read

9. The process of separating the various constituents or fractions of petroleum is known as: Read

10. Petroleum refining is carried out in a: Read