Fossil Fuels, Such as Coal and Oil, Are Derived from Which

question 11

Multiple Choice

Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, are derived from which biogeochemical cycle?

• A) The hydrological cycle
• B) The phosphorous cycle
• C) The carbon cycle
• D) The oxygen cycle
• E) The nitrogen cycle

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Definitions:

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Vitamin K

A group of fat-soluble vitamins essential for the synthesis of proteins involved in blood coagulation and bone metabolism.

Prothrombin

A protein in blood plasma that is converted into active thrombin during coagulation.

Liver

A large, vital organ in vertebrates, involved in numerous metabolic processes including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.