Question

List any two uses of (i) coal (ii) petroleum

Answer 1

Coal and petroleum:

Coal and petroleum are classified as fossil fuels because they were created from the fossilized, buried remains of plants and animals that lived millions of years ago.

Part (i)

Two uses of coal are:

1. Coal is used as a fuel for electricity generation, steel production, cement manufacturing, metal - extraction plants, and steam-based turbines.
2. It is used in the preparation of dyes, paints, drugs, explosives, and plastics.

Part (ii)

Two uses of petroleum are:

1. Petroleum serves as the main source of energy for many transport vehicles.
2. Petroleum is used in the production of lubricants and grease.