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What are fossil fuels?
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Asked 4/16/2009 6:28:41 PM
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Fossil fuels are fuels formed by natural processes such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms.
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Fossil fuels are energy resources that come from the remains of plants and animals. These remains are millions of years old. There are three fossil fuels: petroleum oil, natural gas, and coal.
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