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Question 85 of 106 in Crude Oil

Kerosene

2 marks · Normal

State two typical uses of kerosene.

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Also accept: fuel for jet aircraft; aviation fuel; domestic heating oil; kerosene for small heaters; kerosene for lamps; paraffin for small heaters and lamps

Common mistakes: fuel for cars; rocket fuel

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B1 · 1 mark · One correct use stated (e.g., fuel for jet aircraft, aviation fuel, domestic heating oil, or fuel for lamps/heaters/paraffin).

B2 · 1 mark · A second correct, different use stated.

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Typical uses of kerosene are:

1. As a fuel for jet aircraft (aviation fuel).

2. As a domestic heating oil or as 'paraffin' for small heaters and lamps.

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