Fossil Fuels Are Most Immediately Derived from

question 68

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels are most immediately derived from

• A) organic molecules.
• B) CO₂.
• C) methane.
• D) melting ice caps.
• E) photosynthesis.

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Definitions:

Mediterranean Sea

A sea connected to the Atlantic Ocean surrounded by the Mediterranean region and almost completely enclosed by land.

Chaparral

A biome with a Mediterranean climate (mild, moist winters and hot, dry summers). Chaparral vegetation is characterized by drought-resistant, small-leaved evergreen shrubs and small trees.

Boreal Forest

A biome characterized by coniferous forests located in northern regions, experiencing cold climates and playing a vital role in the Earth's carbon cycle.

Taiga

The biome characterized by coniferous forests, covering vast areas of northern America and Eurasia, known for cold climates and long winters.