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Describe how coal is formed from dead vegetation. What is this process called? [2 marks]

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  • Coal is formed under high temperature and pressure when the dead remains of plants got buried under the earth millions of years ago. [1 mark]
  • The process of conversion of dead remains of plants into coal is called coalification. [1 mark]

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