Crude oil and petrochemicals - JSS2 Basic science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is crude oil?
Hydrocarbon deposits
Organic compounds found in soil
Inorganic minerals
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How are petrochemicals derived?
From crude oil
From natural gas
From coal
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What is the main purpose of refining crude oil?
To separate it into different fractions
To extract water
To convert it into natural gas
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Which process involves heating crude oil to separate it into fractions?
Distillation
Polymerization
Oxidation
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What are petrochemicals used for?
Building various products
Generating electricity
Purifying water
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What is cracking in the context of refining?
Converting complex hydrocarbons into simpler ones
Separating crude oil into fractions
Heating crude oil
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Which industry heavily relies on petrochemicals?
Automotive
Agriculture
Textile
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What are some environmental concerns associated with refining crude oil?
Air and water pollution
Deforestation
Soil erosion
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What role do petrochemicals play in technological advancements?
They contribute to the manufacturing of electronic devices
They help in agricultural practices
They aid in wildlife conservation
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What are some alternative sources of raw materials to reduce reliance on crude oil?
Biomass and renewable energy sources
Nuclear energy
Fossil fuels
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