Statement 1: Crude oil and coal are examples of fossil fuel.
Statement 2: Crude oil is formed as a result of the decomposition of dead sea organisms.

Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.

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Both statements are false.

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Statement 2 is true, statement 1 is false.

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Both statements are true.

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Solution

The correct option is D Both statements are true.
Fossil fuels are formed when dead plants and animals undergo decomposition under high pressure and temperature for a long period of time.
- Crude oil is formed when dead sea organisms undergo decomposition at high temperature and pressure.
- Coal is formed when dead plants undergo decomposition at high temperature and pressure.
Thus, crude oil and coal are examples of fossil fuels.

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Statement 1: Crude oil and coal are examples of fossil fuel. Statement 2: Crude oil is formed as a result of the decomposition of dead sea organisms.

Statement 1: Crude oil and coal are examples of fossil fuel.
Statement 2: Crude oil is formed as a result of the decomposition of dead sea organisms.