NAEP Science Grade 12

Category - Science

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas found underground in certain parts of Earth are primarily formed from which process?
  1. Decay of radioactive elements
  2. Collision of tectonic plates in earthquakes
  3. Transformation of dead plants and animals under heat and pressure
  4. Intrusion of water into the soil that breaks up rocks and minerals
Explanation
Answer: C - Transformation of dead plants and animals under heat and pressure.
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