Coal and petroleum are called ________.

Fossil fuels

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The correct option is A Fossil fuels
Coal and petroleum are called fossil fuels. They serve as source of energy as on combustion, they release heat energy.

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Coal and petroleum are called ________.

The correct option is A Fossil fuelsCoal and petroleum are called fossil fuels. They serve as source of energy as on combustion, they release heat energy.

The correct option is A Fossil fuels
Coal and petroleum are called fossil fuels. They serve as source of energy as on combustion, they release heat energy.