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The biggest disadvantage of crude oil is the threat it poses to the environment. As it burns, it produces carbon dioxide, which pollutes the breathing air and corrodes the ozone layer. In cases where transportation by pipe is not up to standard, the oil may leak into the ground, polluting the soil and affecting micro-organisms. Transportation by trucks, on the other hand, destroys roads and poses risks of fires in cases of accidents.
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∙ 9y agoThe disadvantages of using crude oil include its expense. Since it is limited for use, the price would greatly increase.
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Are aspirin made from crude oil?
yes using phenol, a compound that is derived from crude oil.
How is crude oil excavated?
Crude oil is excavated using an excavation machine. Crude oil easily comes to the surface and is easy to excavate, while shale oil is not.
Why does using biodiesel make your supplies of crude oil last longer?
If you are using bio fuel you are not using fossil fuel. Crude oil is a fossil fuel
What is a disadvantage of using conventional crude oil as an energy resource?
It's limited so it could only go more and more expensive. When used it release pollutants to air.
How fast are you using crude oil?
very fast :)
Where do you get crude oil from and how do you extract it?
In the ground or under the ocean, by using oil pumps.
Is it possible to meet energy resources using crude oil?
Yes, until crude oil (a non-renewable resource) finally runs out.
How is crude oil formed and extracted from the ground?
Crude oil is made from prehistoric decomposed plants formed millions of years ago, it is extracted using an oil rig. :)
What is a disadvantage of using oil?
It can pollute very easily
Is crude oil compound or mixture?
Crude oil is a mixture of compounds called hydrocarbons. Many useful materials can be produced from crude oil. It can be separated into different fractions using fractional distillation, and some of these can be used as fuels. Unfortunately, there are environmental consequences when fossil fuels such as crude oil and its products are used.
What is the social impact of using crude oil?
oil obviously provides significant benefits to society.
Why can crude oil be separated using fractional distillation?
The chemical constituents of crude oil all have different boiling points, which allows them to be separated by means of fractional distillation.
