Question

Statement 1: Coal, petroleum and natural gas are called 'fossil fuels'.

Statement 2: Coal, petroleum and natural gas are formed as a result of decayed plants and animals being subjected to conditions of high temperature and pressure for a prolonged period of time.

• A. Both statements are correct.
• B. Both statements are incorrect.
• C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
• D. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is not.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both statements are correct.

Fossil fuels are formed as a result of fossils of plants and animals being subjected to high temperature and pressure, for a prolonged period of time.

Coal, petroleum and natural gas are few examples of fossil fuels.

Hence, both the statements are correct.