Multiple choice

At what temperature and pressure do dead plants and animals get decomposed slowly and are converted into coal and petroleum?

  1. At high temperature and low pressure

  2. At low temperature and high pressure

  3. At low temperature and low pressure

  4. At very high temperature and high pressure

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Decomposition of dead plants and animals for the formation of coal and petroleum requires very high temperature and high pressure. This is because the high temperature and pressure maximise the activity of microorganisms.