Imagine a region with abundant remains of ancient plants, frequent earthquakes and thick rock layers. Which fossil fuel is most likely to be found there and why?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) Oil, because these conditions favour oil formation from marine organisms
2. (B) No fossil fuels, because biomass cannot decay underground
3. (C) Coal, because these conditions favour coal formation from ancient plants
4. (D) Natural gas, because these conditions favour gas formation from volcanic activity

Verified Answer

Option (C): Coal, because these conditions favour coal formation from ancient plants

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