Which one of the following is a fossil fuel?

Petroleum

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Wood

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Hydrogen

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Nuclear energy

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Solution

The correct option is A Petroleum
Fossil fuels are energy resources formed due to the decomposition of old lifeforms buried deep inside the layers of sediments thousands of years ago. They are mostly hydrocarbons - petroleum, natural gas, coal or their derivatives.
Wood is an organic fuel derived from woody plants or trees.
Hydrogen is a lightweight fuel and a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.
Nuclear energy is a form of energy derived from radioactive elements.

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