Multiple choice

In which type of rocks coal and petroleum are found?

  1. Igneous

  2. Metamorphic

  3. Sedimentary

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Coal and petroleum are fossil fuels found in sedimentary rocks. These rocks are formed by the accumulation and compression of organic matter over millions of years. The sedimentary process creates the conditions necessary for fossil fuel formation, unlike igneous or metamorphic rocks.

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