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petroleum comes from the remains of every living creatures that existed millions of years ago such as dinosaurs, the sea creatures and most likely ancient plankton also

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When did petroleum begin forming?

Petroleum began forming millions of years ago, during the Mesozoic era, when organic matter such as algae and plankton was buried under sediments. Over time, heat and pressure transformed this organic matter into petroleum.


Is petroleum a mineral resource?

no. :]


Is petroleum made of dinosaur bones?

Niether. Petroleum is formed primarily from algae. The algae is buried. Under het and pressure, the algae is converted into kerogen, then to petroleum, then to natural gas.


Where does plankton come from?

the sea


Is petroleum matter?

Yes, petroleum is considered a type of organic matter derived from the decomposition of organic materials such as plankton and algae. It is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years through geological processes involving heat and pressure.


Slogans for saving coal and petroleum?

petroleum is like time ......once gone will never come back


Does shampoo come from petroleum?

no because it contains pesticices


What is the source of petroleum What are some of its components?

Petroleum is a fossil fuel derived from organic material such as plankton and algae that has been buried and subjected to high pressure and heat over millions of years. Some components of petroleum include hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane, and butane, as well as heavier compounds like gasoline, diesel, and asphalt.


What sizes do plankton come in?

Mega, Macro, Meso, Micro, Nano, Pico


From what do petroleum and natural gas mostly form?

Petroleum and natural gas mostly form from the remains of marine organisms like plankton and algae that accumulate on the ocean floor over millions of years. As these organic materials are buried and subjected to high pressure and temperature, they undergo chemical changes to become petroleum and natural gas.


What will come out if you breed petroleum with cool fire dragons?

lgendry


Where does Spiritism come from?

White spirit is obtained by petroleum distillation.