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Long term deposits of organic material over great distances of time and pressure.

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Q: Why are coal and petroleum considered fossil fuels?
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Why do the states in India which extract coal and petroleum are rich in fossil fuels?

Because coal and petroleum are themselves fossil fuels.


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