Question

Which statement describes a difference between coal and petroleum? Choose the correct answer.


Coal is a fossil fuel, but petroleum is not a fossil fuel.

Coal releases 40%–60% more energy than petroleum.

Coal is a renewable energy source, and petroleum is a nonrenewable source.

Coal is the remains of ancient plants, and petroleum is the remains of ancient marine organisms.

Answer 1

Coal is the remains of ancient plants, and petroleum is the remains of ancient marine organisms.