Question

Fossil fuels are an important natural resource used by society. Which of the following best describes fossil fuels?
a.
They are any liquid fuel derived from once-living matter.
b.
They are organic fuels derived from ancient plants and animals.
c.
They are fuels in which dinosaur fossils are commonly found.
d.
They are naturally occurring inorganic fuels like coal and petroleum.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

B

Fossil fuels are organic (derived from ancient plants, animals, and microbes) that were transformed by heat and pressure into coal, oil, and natural gas.