Definition of fossil fuel

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fossil fuel

The term 'fossil fuel' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' An energy source formed in the Earth RSQUO's crust from decayed organic material. The common fossil fuels are petroleum, coal, and natural gas'.

The term 'fossil fuel' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' Any hydrocarbon deposit that can be burned for heat or power, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas'.

The term 'fossil fuel' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' Any hydrocarbon deposit that can be burned for heat or power, such as petroleum, coal, and natural gas'.


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