Mineral and Power Resources — Social Studies STD 8 — Question
CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social StudiesMineral and Power Resources3 Marks
Question
Why is petroleum called 'Blackgold'?
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Answer
Petrol keeps one’s car running as well as the oil that keeps one’s cycle from squeaking, both began as a thick black liquid called petroleum.
It is found in between the layers of rocks and is drilled from oil fields located in offshore and coastal areas.
This is then sent to refineries which process the crude oil and produce a variety of products like diesel, petrol, kerosene, wax, plastics and lubricants.
Petroleum and its derivatives are called ‘Black Gold’ as they are valuable.
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