Question

Write a short note on: Crude oil.

Answer 1

CRUDE OIL

Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product

composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic

materials. A type of fossil fuel, crude oil can be refined

to produce usable product such as gasoline, diesel and

various forms of petrochemicals.

It is a non-renewable resource.

Crude oil is typically found alongside other where it us usually

found alongside other resources such as natural gas &

saline water.

It is then refined and processed into variety of forms such

as gasoline, kerosene and asphalt. Although it is often called

"Black gold". Crude oil has ranging viscosity and can vary

in color from black to yellow depending on its hydrocarbon

composition.