Question

Coal and petroleum are called fossil fuels.
State whether the statement is True or False
A. The statement is True
B. The statement is False
C. Neither
D. Coal and petroleum are called natural fuels

Answer 1

Hint: Fossil fuels are the fuels obtained from dead plants and animals buried under the earth.

Complete answer:
Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels. Fossil fuel is a fuel formed by natural processes, such as anaerobic respiration of plants and animals which are buried millions of years ago under the surface of earth. Because of the higher amount of pressure and temperature, the dead and decaying matter changed to fossils and they both are used as fuels. Hence, coal and petroleum is termed as fossil fuels. The fossil fuels which we are using now formed from the decay of plants and animals buried under the earth. These fuels are of exhaustible nature, so we have to be careful while using them.

Hence, the correct option is A,that is, The statement is true.

Additional Information:
Different types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, wood, diesel, petroleum and natural gas. We use all the fossil fuels in our daily life. The running of the engine of vehicles is impossible without the help of diesel and petrol. Natural gas is used to manufacture plastic, fertiliser and other chemicals.

Note: Fossil fuels are one of the sources of energy. They can be burned hence; a significant amount of energy can be produced.