Which of the following is a fossil fuel?

Coal

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Petroleum

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Natural gas

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

All of the above

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Fossil fuel is fuel such as coal or oil that is formed from the decayed remains of plants and animals.Coal is the largest fossil fuel resource.It is of three types-lignite, bituminous, anthracite.Petroleum is derived from dead microorganisms buried deep under sediments.The natural gas mainly consists of methane and is formed along with the mineral oil.It is also used as a fuel.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Choose the term from the following which include all others:
coal, natural gas, fossil fuels, petroleum

Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?
(a) coal
(b) petroleum gas
(c) biogas
(d) natural gas

Statement 1: Coal, petroleum, natural gas are all fossil fuels.

Statement 2: They are called fossils as they are made from the dead remains of organic matter.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program