Fossil fuels are:
A) formed from the remains of plants and animals.
B) renewable.
C) found mainly in igneous rocks.
D) being formed as rapidly as they are being consumed.

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago and were buried under layers of rock and sediment. Over time, the heat and pressure of the earth turned these remains into fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.

B is incorrect as fossil fuels are non-renewable resources, meaning they take millions of years to form and cannot be replaced in a human timescale.

C is incorrect as fossil fuels are found mainly in sedimentary rocks, not igneous rocks.

D is also incorrect as fossil fuels are being consumed much more rapidly than they are being formed, leading to concerns about depletion and environmental impact.

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