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Fossil fuels are formed from:

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Volcanic eruptions
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Remains of dead living organisms
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Burning of wood
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Underground water
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The correct option is B Remains of dead living organisms
Fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum, are formed by the decomposition and transformation of the dead remains of living organisms buried under the earth's crust for millions of years.

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