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Asphalt is a ______. |
Flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture Synthetic aromatic hydrocarbon polymer Colorless soft solid derivable from petroleum Sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum |
Sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum |
The correct answer is Option (4) → Sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum Asphalt is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It is also known as bitumen in many parts of the world. While the term "asphalt" is often used to describe the mixture of this binder with rocks and sand (asphalt concrete) used for roads, scientifically, the substance itself is the heavy, dark residue left over after the distillation of crude oil. |
