3.2.2 - Refining of Petroleum
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What are the primary components obtained from refining petroleum?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuels we commonly use.
What is the significance of refining petroleum?
💡 Hint: Consider what we rely on in our daily lives.
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What is the primary method used to separate the components of crude oil?
💡 Hint: Think of how liquids can change state based on heat.
True or False: Petrochemicals are only produced from fossil fuels.
💡 Hint: Consider what natural resources contribute to petrochemical production.
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Considering the environmental impacts of petroleum refining, propose strategies to minimize pollution produced during this process.
💡 Hint: Think about what industries use to minimize their environmental footprint.
Evaluate the significance of petroleum as a resource in the context of global energy needs and economic factors.
💡 Hint: Consider how different countries rely on oil and how that's reflected in their economies.
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