Question

Fossil fuels are obtained from:

• A. Remains of non-living materials.
• B. Dead remains of birds only
• C. Dead remains of insects only
• D. Dead remains of living organisms

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Dead remains of living organisms

The correct option is D:

Explanation of correct option:

1. Fossil fuels are formed due to sustained exposure of organic matter, especially the dead remains of living organisms to high pressure, heat, and geologic processes over million years.
2. There are three major types of fossil fuels, i.e., coal, petroleum, and natural gas.

Advantages of Fossil fuels:

1. Fossil fuels consist of high energy-rich reserves.
2. Hence, fossil fuels can easily generate various forms of energy, e.g., electrical, heat, etc.
3. Fossil fuels are easy to access and transport via pipelines.
4. They are cost-effective and have become safe over decades.

Final answer: Fossil fuels are obtained from dead remains of living organisms.