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Define the term fossil fuels


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Fossils

  • Remain dead plants and animals are buried under the earth.

Fossil fuels

  • The transformation of dead plants and animals buried deep inside the earth's crust millions of years ago.
  • These are formed under high temperatures and pressure.

Example

  • Coal, Petroleum oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels.

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