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Conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called_________

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carbonisation

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distillation

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coal gas

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natural gas

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Solution

The correct option is A

carbonisation

Coal is mainly composed of carbon. Thus, the conversion of dead vegetation into coal is termed carbonization.
So option A is correct.

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