Science, asked by hiya8, 1 year ago

why is petroleum called a fossil fuel helpp

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Answered by Deekshii1
6
heya folk nice question

first let's know definition of fossil fuel , fossil formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.


as petroleum is formed from remains of plankton . according to definition. of fossil fuel as it is formed from remains of living organism it is fossil fuel


if we see formation of petroleum , when plankton dies under sea due to pressure in couse of time it is turned into petroleum .

as it is formed from remains of organism it is fossil fuel
Answered by prachi101
4
hey hiya......
fossil fuels are made after so many years by deqd plants and animals......petroleum is also a fossil fuel because it is made from dead plants and animals under water bodies mainly ocean and seas after millions of years.....
hope it will help u dear....
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prachi......

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