Multiple choice

Petrol and diesel are the most common fuels used for automobiles. They are obtained from petroleum and are formed from

  1. dead plants

  2. dead animals buried underground

  3. dead organisms of the sea

  4. dead marine plants

  5. All of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Sea organisms that die get accumulated at the bottom of the sea. The deposition of sand and clay on them compresses this organic material and converts it into petroleum.