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Does petroleum is natural or man made?

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Petroleum, also called crude oil, is a fossil fuel. Like coal and natural gas, petroleum was formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms, such as plants, algae, and bacteria. Thus, petroleum was formed naturally.
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