why is petroleum called fossil feul
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An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia. ... Over millions of years, heat and pressure from Earth's crust decomposed these organisms into one of the three main kinds of fuel: oil (also called petroleum), natural gas, or coal. These fuels are called fossil fuels, since they are formed from the remains of dead animals and plants.
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Petroleum is called a fossil fuel because it is formed under the sea from the dead animals and vegetation. Fossil is basically dead remains of the plants or animals. Since, petroleum is formed from fossils it is known as fossil fuel.
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