Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads. [1 mark]
(a) Paraffin wax
(b) Diesel
(c) Lubricating oil
(d) Bitumen

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Option (d), Bitumen [1 mark]

Paraffin wax is used in the manufacturing of candles. Lubricating oil is used in polishes and waxes. Diesel is used as a fuel in buses, trucks and trains. Bitumen is the derivative of petroleum that is used in the surfacingof roads.

Therefore, the correct option is (d).

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Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads. [1 mark] (a) Paraffin wax (b) Diesel (c) Lubricating oil (d) Bitumen

Option (d), Bitumen [1 mark] Paraffin wax is used in the manufacturing of candles. Lubricating oil is used in polishes and waxes. Diesel is used as a fuel in buses, trucks and trains. Bitumen is the derivative of petroleum that is used in the surfacingof roads. Therefore, the correct option is (d).

Name the petroleum product used for surfacing of roads. [1 mark]
(a) Paraffin wax
(b) Diesel
(c) Lubricating oil
(d) Bitumen