How to Conserve Coal and Petroleum


 
 
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How to Conserve Coal and Petroleum

Coal and petroleum are imporatnt non renewable fossil fuel. There increasing demand and usage is resulting in depletion of these useful resources. Conservation of these resources help us to preserve them for future generation. Conservation helps us to reduce the pollution, save money and provide longer life span to the resources.

Conservation of fossil fuels can be done by:

  • 1.  Energy saved is energy produced.
  • 2.  Judicious use of the existing resources.
  • 3.  Use of alternate sources of energy. Example: tidal power, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy etc.
  • 4.  In India, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) give advise to save petrol and diesel:
  • a. We should drive at constant and moderate speed.
  • b. We should switch off the engine at traffic lights.
  • c.  We should ensure correct type pressure.
  • d. We should ensure regular maintenance of vehicle.
  • Sample Questions
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    Question : 1

    Read the following ststements carefully and identify P,Q and R.

    • P : Obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in the manufacture of man-made plastics.
    • Q : Due to its great commercial importance,it is also called 'black gold'.
    • R : Obtained from natural gas and used in the production of fertilizers.
    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Which of the following are correct :

    (a) We can use of alternate sources of energy like tidal power, wind energy, solar energy, nuclear energy etc to conserve fossil fuels.

    (b) In India, Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) give advise to save petrol and diesel.

    (c) Conservation of fossil fuels helps us to reduce the pollution, save money and provide longer life span to the resources.

    Right Option : D
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    Question : 3

    Select the incorrect statements among the following.

    1. Bitumen is used for metalling the roads.=
    2. Some inexhaustible natural resourses like coal,petroleum and natural gas formed from the dead remains of living organisms are known as fossil fuels.
    3. Many useful substances are obtained from coal so,it is also called 'Black gold'.
    4. Natural gas is used as a stating material for the manufacture of a number of chemicals and fertilisers.
    Right Option : B
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