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Both archaeological evidence and written history show that petroleum was used in ancient times. It was gathered in semisolid form from riverbanks, or taken from tar pits and oil springs. It was used for construction, medicine, and lighting.
Modern use of petroleum dates from its introduction as a replacement for whale oil in lamps in the 1850s. The first oil wells were drilled at about that time.
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What can be used instead of petroleum?
CNG can be used instead of petroleum
Is uranium used in the petroleum industry?
Uranium is not used in the petroleum industry.
Where in Australia was petroleum found first?
Petroleum was first found in Western Australia.
What is petroleum gas used for?
petroleum is used for cars and for lawn mowers and lots more
What does petroleum prducts do to local ecosystems when used normally?
petroleum
How is petroleum used as a source of energy?
the petroleum is used as fuel. it is burned, letting out a burst of energy
Is petroleum a gas?
Petroleum is a crude oil that is used to produce gasoline.
How else is petroleum in the US?
how else is petroleum used in the united states
Why is petroleum or coal not used more often?
Petroleum and coal are largely used in chemical industry or as fuels.
Is petroleum used in motor oil?
Yes . . . motor oil IS refined petroleum.
Petroleum fraction that has the lowest boiling point?
petroleum gas. this gas is used for cooking.
What is petroleum's main use?
Petroleum is the raw material for the petrochemical industry or it is used as fuel.
