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(1)

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​(a) The slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called__________.

(2)
Fill in the blanks.​

​(b) Coal and petroleum are formed from the dead remains of organisms and are known as __________.

(3)
Fill in the blanks.​

​(c) The black thick liquid with __________ smell is known as coal tar.

(4)
Fill in the blanks.​

​(d) During the processing of coal to get coke, coal tar and __________ are also obtained.

(5)
Fill in the blanks.​

​(e) The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as __________.

(6)
Fill in the blanks.​

​(f) Excessive burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of __________.


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(1)
(a) The slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called carbonisation.

(2)
(b) Coal and petroleum are formed from the dead remains of organisms and are known as fossil fuels.

(3)
(c) The black thick liquid with unpleasant smell is known as coal tar.

(4)
(d) During the processing of coal to get coke, coal tar and coal gas are also obtained.

(5)
(e) The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum is known as refining.

(6)
(f) Excessive burning of fossil fuels is a major cause of air pollution.

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