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is known as black gold.

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Natural gas
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Coal
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Mineral oil
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The correct option is B Coal
Coal is a very important fossil fuel. It provides heat and energy. It is used for the production of electricity, running steam engines, etc. It is so important that sometimes it is referred to as 'black gold'.
The industrial revolution was possible mainly due to the use of steam-driven machines run by coal.

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