Fossil Fuels Were Formed From_________

question 24

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels were formed from_________ .

• A)sodium and calcium incorporated into ancient fossils,seashells,and limestone
• B)nitrogen trapped in rocks during extensive volcanic activity
• C)plants and algae trapped underground millions of years ago
• D)pockets of hydrogen sulfide gas that were trapped beneath bogs and wetlands

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