A. Coal and petroleum originated in plant matter from swamps.
B. Coal originated in marine life and petroleum in plant matter.
C. Coal originated in plant matter and petroleum in marine life.
D. Coal and petroleum originated in marine life such as algae and plankton.
2007-04-07 01:29:48 · 4 answers · asked by ShyGirl 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
The answer is C.
Coal is the end product of peat, which is formed from the remains of plants. Most of the Earth's petroleum comes from tiny marine organisms that make a kind of "vegetable oil" to maintain their position in the water column.
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