ESS
Grade-8
Easy
Question
Fossil fuels are______________.
- Derived from organic matter trapped in sedimentary rock
- Derived from non-organic matter in metamorphic rock
- Derived from organic matter trapped in igneous rock
- Derived from Earth’s crust
Hint:
Derived from Earth's crust
The correct answer is: Derived from Earth’s crust
Fossil fuels are made from decomposing plants and animals. These fuels are found in the Earth’s crust and contain carbon and hydrogen, which can be burned for energy. Coal, oil, and natural gas are examples of fossil fuels. Coal is a material usually found in sedimentary rock deposits where rock and dead plant and animal matter are piled up in layers.
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