Question

i. State two reasons for the growing importance in the status of petrochemical industries.
ii. Name two products of the petroleum industry.

Answer 1

(i) Two reasons for the growing importance is the status of petrochemical, industries are:

1. It is durable, cheap, light weight and attractive.

2. It has replaced wood, glass, metal, natural rubber etc.

(ii) Two products of the petroleum industry are:

1. PVC pipes.

2. Synthetic fibre.