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The slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called _____.

A
decomposition
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evolution
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C
carbonification
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D
carbonisation
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The correct option is D carbonisation
Plants contain mainly carbon, which gets converted into coal. Hence, the slow process of conversion of dead vegetation into coal is called carbonisation.

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