Energy and the environment :Topics 2.1 and 2.2

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Name two similarities between the formation of coal and oil

both take 100s of millions of years, formed in anaerobic conditions, formed deep underground

state two differences between the formation of coal and oil

coal is formed from plants in swampy areas, oil is formed from marine plants and animals

State one reason fossil fuels are important

the are the main source of energy around the world, they are very energy dense fuels

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