How do coal oil and natural gas form?

Answer 1

Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals that lived millions of years ago. Coal forms from the accumulation of plant material, primarily in swampy environments, where heat and pressure over time transform it into carbon-rich rock. Oil and natural gas, on the other hand, originate from the remains of marine microorganisms that are buried under sediment and subjected to heat and pressure, leading to their transformation into hydrocarbons. This process takes millions of years, resulting in the fossil fuels we extract today.