Why are certain chemical classified as fossil fuels?

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Why are certain chemical classified as fossil fuels?

How are fossil fuels formed?

2007-10-05 14:29:14 · 1 answers · asked by james h 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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They were created by the same processes that fossils were created. The fossils are the remains of the skeletons (for animals) and the fuels are the pressurized organic portion. With plants as an example, fossilized ferns are found in coal deposits.

2007-10-05 14:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋