Question

Choose the correct statements from the following:
I - Coal and Petroleum are fossil fuels.
II - Fossil fuels are sources of energy.
III - Coal is obtained from the dead remains of plants and animals.
IV - Natural gas occurs in coal seams.

• A. I, II and IV
• B. I. II and III
• C. III and IV
• D. II and IV

Answer 1

The correct option is A I, II and IV

- Fossil fuels are formed from the dead remains of plants and animals over a span of milions of years.
- Coal, petroleum and natural gas are the examples of fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are sources of energy and used as fuels.
- Coal is formed from the dead remains of plants that lived millions of years ago.
- Natural gas may occur along with coal deposits (coal seams) as well as with petroleum deposits below the land or under shallow seas.