How is petroleum formed?

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Petroleum is formed by the following steps:

Millions of years ago, dead plants and animals reached the bottom of the sea.

Rocks and soil were deposited over it after many years.

Pressure was applied over the layers, leading to the conversion of waste of dead plants and animals to petroleum.

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