What are fossil fuels?

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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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A fossil fuels are fuels formed by natural processes, such as anaerobic decomposition of buried dead organisms, containing organic molecules originating in ancient photosynthesis that release energy in combustion.

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