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The Importance of Carbon

Question 5 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

By which process are fossil fuels formed?

Answer
A
burning
B
photosynthesis
C
decomposition
D
cellular respiration

Explanation

Fossil fuels form over millions of years as the remains of ancient organisms are buried and decomposed under heat and pressure. This makes decomposition the correct choice. Burning releases energy from fossil fuels, while photosynthesis and cellular respiration are processes carried out by living organisms.

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