Which is a leading theory for the formation of fossil fuels? ONitrogen fixated, forming hydrocarbons. B. Earth's magnetic field shifted, resulting in hydrocarbons. C. Dead animals and plants were compressed for many years. D. Carbon accumulated due to excess nitrogen levels.

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Karly Cochran

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11 May, 16:35

Which is a leading theory for the formation of fossil fuels? ONitrogen fixated, forming hydrocarbons. B. Earth's magnetic field shifted, resulting in hydrocarbons. C. Dead animals and plants were compressed for many years. D. Carbon accumulated due to excess nitrogen levels.

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Karsyn Soto · Answer 1

C. Dead animals and plants were compressed for many years.

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Fossil fuels is the fuel which is formed from dead bodies of plants and animals that are present inside the soil a specific temperature and pressure for millions of years. Oil and natural gas are produced from dead bodies of animals while coal is produced from dead bodies of large number of plants. From these bodies, oil is released and collected inside the soil at a certain depth.