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What is a fossil fuel?


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Fossil fuels: Fossil fuels are natural fuels, which are formed by the decomposing of dead plants and animals, found in the Earth's crust, and contain Carbon(C) and Hydrogen(H2) as the main elements.

Examples of fossil fuels: Coal, Petroleum, and Natural gas.


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