What is the origin of fossil fuels, Chemistry

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Q. a. What is the origin of fossil fuels?
     b. List three fossil fuels.
     c. Are fossil fuels a renewable resource?

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a. Coal, natural gas and oil.
b. Fossil fuels originated 150-300 million years ago from animal and plant matter.
c. No. The time needed to form these fuels means they are not renewable.


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