ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 8 of 25

Mineral Based Industry — Question 11

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Question 3(c)

(i) Name any two products made from petrochemicals.

(ii) Why is a petrochemical industry usually located near an oil refinery?

Answer

(i) Two products made from petrochemicals are-

  1. Plastic sheets
  2. Resins and adhesives for industries

(ii) A petrochemical industry is usually located near an oil refinery which can supply its basic requirements of Naphtha or Ethylene and Benzene.