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What are fossil fuels ? Give one example.

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of animals or plants. The fuels which come from fossilised plant and animal matter are called fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are hydrocarbons i.e. compounds of carbon and hydrogen. A few examples are peat, coal and petroleum.
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