Kerosene

2 marks · Hard

State two typical uses of kerosene, choosing each use from a different everyday context.

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Kerosene is typically used as a fuel for jet aircraft and as domestic heating oil (or as paraffin for small heaters and lamps). Any two of these, from different types of everyday use.

Also accept: aviation fuel; heating; lighting

Common mistakes: Repeating the same use (e.g. only aviation-related uses); Giving uses not supported by the content

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Marking points

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

B2 · 1 mark · A second correct use stated, from a different everyday context (not a repetition of the first)

Worked solution

Typical uses of kerosene include:

- As a fuel for jet aircraft (aviation fuel)

- As domestic heating oil (heating homes)

- As paraffin for small heaters and lamps (lighting)