What are fuels formed under the earth's surface by the decomposition of organic matter called?

organic fuel

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biogas

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fossil fuel

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under ground fuel

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The correct option is C
fossil fuel

Fossil fuel is a non-renewable, exhaustible resource. Coal, natural gas, petroleum are all examples of fossil fuels.

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What are fuels formed under the earth's surface by the decomposition of organic matter called?

The correct option is C fossil fuel Fossil fuel is a non-renewable, exhaustible resource. Coal, natural gas, petroleum are all examples of fossil fuels.

The correct option is C
fossil fuel

Fossil fuel is a non-renewable, exhaustible resource. Coal, natural gas, petroleum are all examples of fossil fuels.