Question

Petroleum is also called ____________.

• A. burning oil
• B. liquid gold
• C. liquid coal
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B liquid gold

Crude petroleum consists of hydrocarbons of liquid and gaseous states varying in chemical composition, color and specific gravity. It is an essential source of energy for all internal combustion engines in automobiles, railways, and aircraft. Its numerous by-products are processed in petrochemical industries such as fertilizer, synthetic rubber, synthetic fiber, medicines, vaseline, lubricants, wax, soap, and cosmetics. Petroleum is referred to as liquid gold because of its scarcity and diversified uses.