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Petroleum
What is Petroleum, and How is it Formed?
Petroleum is a yellowish-black liquid that is found in various geological formations beneath the Earth’s surface. Petroleum is a fossil fuel that is formed when dead organisms – mostly zooplankton (organisms that float around in seas, oceans, and other freshwater bodies), are buried underneath sedimentary rocks. They are unable to completely decay because of the lack of oxygen. The material…
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Coal
Fossil Fuel Formation: Looking to the Past to Plan for the Future
Studying the composition and formation of fossil fuels has provided scientists with vital insights into the Earth’s natural resources.
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