Kerogen Is

question 76

Multiple Choice

Kerogen is

• A) the active ingredient in kerosene.
• B) a waste product from the production of oil from oil shale.
• C) a fuel supplement added to diesel oil.
• D) the useful ingredient in oil shale.
• E) sludge from sewage plants.

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