33 Science -- History of the Earth

Why are petrol and diesel called fossil fuels?

Why are petrol and diesel called fossil fuels?

We all know that, petrol and diesel are formed when the dead plants and animals are burried under earth's surface and remained for long time there. It is formed by the process which is similar to fossilization. So, petrol and diesel are called fossil fuels.

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