Group of answer choices
forms in a shallow marine environment ... consists of the altered remains of land plants from swamps
occurs in association with coal ... occurs in association with natural gas
occurs in association with peat deposits ... is the “dirtiest” of the fossil fuels
is strip-mined ... is mined underground
occurs in the form of semi-solid hydrocarbon compounds ... is associated with briny or salty water deposits
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The correct completion of the statement is:
Oil typically forms in a shallow marine environment ... whereas coal typically consists of the altered remains of land plants from swamps.
This accurately describes the environments in which these fossil fuels form.
