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Important Questions for Class 8

Science

Chapter 5 – Coal and Petroleum

Very Short Answer Questions. 1 Mark

1. When coal burns in air _________ is formed.

A. carbon dioxide B. sulphur dioxide


C. carbon monoxide D. hydrogen gas
Ans: A. Carbon Dioxide.

2. Which one of the following is obtained from coal tar?

A. petrol B. coke

C. air D. naphthalene balls


Ans: D. Naphthalene Balls

3. Which one of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?


A. petrol B. coal
C. Wood D. Diesel
Ans: C. Wood

4. Which one of the following is NOT a non-renewable energy resource?


A. coal B. petroleum

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C. solar energy D. electricity
Ans: C. Solar Energy

5. ___________ is a natural resource.

A. car B. bus

C. water D. parks
Ans: C. Water

6. Which one is least polluting Fuel?


A. petrol B. diesel
C. CNG D. kerosene
Ans: C. CNG

7. Coal tar contains about ____________.


A. 300 substance B. 400 substance

C. 200 substance D. 100 substance


Ans: C. 200 Substances

8. Give examples of any two exhaustible resources.


Ans: Coal, petroleum, etc.

9. Give examples of any two inexhaustible resources.


Ans: Sunlight, air, etc

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10. Give any two uses of coal.
Ans: Cooking, running rail engines, etc.

11. Name the products of coal.


Ans: Coke, coal tar, coal gas

12. Give any two uses of petroleum.


Ans: Uses of petroleum:
i. It is used to run vehicles.
ii. It is used in petroleum products like Vaseline.

13. Name any two natural gas reserves in India.


Ans: Tripura, Rajasthan, Maharashtra

Short Answer Question 3 Marks

14. What are natural resources? Differentiate between exhaustible and


inexhaustible natural resources.
Ans: Resources which we find in our natural environment are called natural
resources. Natural resources can be classified into two categories:

Exhaustible Resources Inexhaustible Resources

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● These resources are present in ● These resources are present in
limited amounts in nature. unlimited amounts in nature.

● It cannot be replenished after


● It gets replenished after use.
getting exhausted.

● Example: Coal, Petroleum, etc. ● Example: Water, Sunlight, etc.

15. Define fossil fuels


Ans: Fossil fuels are formed by constant decomposition of dead and decaying
animals and plants under pressure and heat in earth’s crust. Fossil fuel takes
thousands of years to form. Example: Coal, Petroleum etc.

16. What is petroleum? How is it formed?


Ans: Petroleum is a type of exhaustible natural resource. Diesel and petrol is
obtained from petroleum. Petroleum is found deep inside water in the sea or oceans.

Petroleum is formed from dead organisms which are found in water. The bodies of
dead organisms settle at the bottom of the ocean and get covered with soil/sand or
other aquatic plants and start decaying slowly. Over millions of years, these dead
organisms turn into petroleum or natural gas due to the non-availability of proper
oxygen, heat and constant high pressure.

17. What is refining? Why does petroleum require refining?


Ans: The process of separating the various constituents of petroleum at different
boiling points is known as refining. Natural petroleum is a crude dark coloured liquid
with a very unpleasant smell. It cannot be used in its crude form. Hence, we find
petroleum into several different products such as diesel, petrol, wax and use it for
various purposes.

18. Name the different constituents of petroleum and write their uses.

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Ans:

Constituents Uses
i. LPG ● Fuel for home and industries.

● Motor fuel, Aviation fuel, Solvent


ii. Petrol
for dry cleaning.

iii. Diesel ● Fuel for vehicles and generators.

iv. Paraffin Wax ● Ointment, Candle, Wax, etc.

v. Lubricating Oil ● Lubrication in machines

vi. Bitumen ● Paints

vii. Kerosene ● Fuel for stove, lamps, jet etc.

19. Why is natural gas a very important fossil fuel?


Ans: Natural gas is important fossil fuel because it mainly constitutes methane and
doesn’t produce much pollution. It is a clean gas. Natural gas compressed under high
pressure forms CNG which we use in our cars as fuel.

20. State the uses of natural gas.


Ans: Natural gas is used for:

a. Power generation.

b. Fuel for transport vehicles.


c. As a fuel in homes for cooking.

d. Manufacturing of fertilizers and chemicals.

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21. Why is natural gas preferred over petrol as a transport fuel?
Ans: Natural gas is preferred over petrol because it is a clean-burning fuel and
produces less harmful substances into the air.

Long Answer Questions 5 Marks

22. Explain in detail the products of coal.


Ans: Coal is processed in industry to get some useful products such as coke, coal tar
and coal gas.

a) Coke: Coke is almost pure form of carbon. It is dark in colour. It is used for
extraction of metals.

b) Coal Tar: It is a black liquid with a very unpleasant smell. It is a by-product


obtained during the formation of coke. Coal tar is a major constituent during
the manufacturing of paints or anti-dandruff shampoos.

c) Coal Gas: Coal gas is also obtained during the formation of coke.

23. Why should we use some resources like coal and petroleum in limit?
Ans: Resources like coal and petroleum are from exhausting natural resources. They
are formed by the decomposition of dead organisms over millions of years. Their
replenishment rate is very slow. Also, this fossil fuel produces carbon dioxide on
burning which is very harmful to our environment causing air pollution as well as
global warming. Hence, we should use coal and petroleum in limited amounts.

24. Suggest ways in which consumption of fuels can be reduced.


Ans: Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) advises people on how
to save petrol/diesel while driving. This will also help in the reduction of air
pollution.

Some of the ways are as follows:

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● Use more renewable sources of energy such as CNG.
● Switch off the engine of the vehicle at traffic lights or in long jams.

● Ensure regular maintenance of the vehicle.

● We can use bicycles for a small distance.

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