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QuizMultiple Choice

Environmental Issues

Question 4 • NY-US History and Government Term 2 Hillcrest

Which of the following best describes where fossil fuels come from?

Answer
A
decayed animals
B
the hardening of nitrogen oxides
C
decayed plant material
D
the merging of iron, lead, and zinc

Explanation

Fossil fuels form over millions of years from the buried remains of ancient organisms, especially plants. Heat and pressure transform this material into fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Therefore, “decayed plant material” is the best choice.

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