Definition of Fossil Fuels



Those fuels which are formed as a result of natural phenomena are known as fossil fuels. The organisms which are buried a long time ago, undergo the process of anaerobic decomposition and lead to the production of fossil fuels. It is estimated that fossil fuels have an age of more than 650 million years.

 


The fossil fuels are organic in nature and therefore contain a high percentage of carbon atoms. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources and are known to be the world’s primary source of energy.

 


Examples of fossil fuels:

Petroleum, coal, peat, kerosene oil, anthracite, etc. are the example of fossil fuels.

 

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