Question

how is petrol formed

Answer 1

Petroleum (also known as crude oil or simply oil) is a fossil fuel that wasformed from the remains of ancient marine organisms. Millions of years ago, algae and plants lived in shallow seas. After dying and sinking to the seafloor, the organic material mixed with other sediments and was buried.

Answer 2

Petrol is a fossil fuel that was formed from the remains of ancient marine organisms. Millions of years ago, algae and plants lived in shallow seas. 
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