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Coal, natural gas, and oil are all examples of fossil fuels. Coal was formed in the warm tropical swamps that were located near the equator. It must be mined, that is the only way to get to it. Natural gas was formed by bacteria partially decomposed the organic materials mixed with sediment. This released methane gas as a waste product. This gas makes up part of the natural gas we use for energy. Oil was formed in a similar way. Millions of years ago earth was covered with shallow seas. Rivers carried sediments into these seas. Organisms that died were also washed into the seas as part of the sediment. Scientists believe that oil formed from those decayed plants and animals.

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  1. Coal: A fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago. It is commonly used for electricity generation and industrial processes.

  2. Oil (petroleum): A fossil fuel derived from the decomposition of ancient marine organisms. It is a major source of energy for numerous applications, including transportation and heating.

  3. Natural gas: Mostly methane, natural gas is a fossil fuel found deep underground and extracted through wells. It is used for heating, cooking, and electricity generation due to its clean-burning properties.

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