62 Best Oil Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the difference between Crude Oil and Natural Gas?

H. Jones, Web Content Writer
Answered: Sep 11, 2019

Crude oil and natural gas are fossil fuels both they are not the same thing. Crude oil is defined as unrefined oil. It is found underground, and it consists mainly of complex hydrocarbons. Crude...Read More

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What is the difference between 5w30 and 5w40?

Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher
Answered: Jun 10, 2019

The higher the number, the greater the viscosity. Viscosity is explained as the state of being, which would be thickness, sticky, and semi-fluid inconsistency. 5W40 has a higher viscosity than...Read More

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Why is crude oil considered the "mother of all commodities"?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

A commodity is a term used in economics that means it is a good that is needed and is not compared based on where the product came from. Commodities are known for being raw in which no one has...Read More

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What is the difference between Oil and Butter?

C. Bernthal, Teacher
Answered: Aug 29, 2019

Although oil and butter can be used for similar purposes, they are not the same. Oil can be gotten from different sources such as nuts, seeds, fruits, and soya beans. The source of oil determines...Read More

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How long does it take for dead animals to become petroleum?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

Petroleum is a mineral found in the earth that occurs naturally. It is a yellowy black substance that comes in liquid form. Most of the time petroleum is used to make fuel. Drilling for oil has...Read More

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Does the south china sea truly have the largest oil reserves in the world?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

The countries that have the largest oil reserves in the world include Venezuela, Canada and countries in the Middle East like Kuwait, Iran and Iraq. However, there are other areas that contain...Read More

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Is it true that the next world war will happen to control oil resources?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

There have been many wars and conflicts between many countries over oils resources. Mainly in the Middle East, countries have been at war with each other in order to get to the oil. Sometimes,...Read More

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What is the difference between Olive Oil and Vegetable Oil?

S. Hughes
Answered: Aug 19, 2019

Two of the most used kitchen oils are vegetable oil and olive oil. Many people just choose the oil that is available in their market without knowing the nutritional value. Vegetable oil is...Read More

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Which kind of oil is better in quality "offshore" or "onshore"?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

Offshore oil is when companies drill for oil that is out in the ocean and they drill under the ocean floor. They then extract the oil and have it come up. Onshore drilling is when the oil is...Read More

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Why did the Standard Oil cease to exist?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

John D. Rockefeller was a well-known man who created the Standard Oil Company and became a rich man due to oil. In 1911, the Standard Oil Company was the only company that sold oil and it became...Read More

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Is John D. Rockefeller the founder of modern oil industry?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the founder of the modern oil industry. He was born in 1839 and died in 1937. He is known for starting the first oil company known as the Standard Oil...Read More

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Can natural gas reserves in middle of Indian ocean be tapped?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

Recently, both India and the U.S. were able to discover a deposit of natural gas in the middle of the Indian Ocean. This was a great discovery so that they could expand on their production of...Read More

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What is the difference between Beard Oil and Beard Balm?

Matz Lewis Clark, College student
Answered: Aug 27, 2019

Both Beard Oil and Beard Balm are applied to beards for proper nourishment. Although both are used for almost the same reasons, there are some differences between the two. First of all, both...Read More

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What is the difference between Essential Oils and Fragrance Oils?

I. Klose, Accountant
Answered: Jul 17, 2019

Nowadays, more and more people are using fragrance oils and essential oils without knowing the difference. Though they are both used in spas and at home for relaxation, they have several...Read More

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Why aren't oil companies not the richest companies in the world if oil is black gold?

J.Barbara
Answered: Feb 27, 2018

Many people refer to oil as black gold because of how costly and rich it makes people. It is believed to be one of the most important commodities on Earth. However, extracting oil costs lots of...Read More

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