5.7A Formation of Fossil Fuels

Oil

A flammable liquid produced from remains of marine organisms

buried under layers of sediments for millions of years

Natural Gas

A flammable material, without a definite form, produced from remains of marine

organisms buried under layers of sediment found near oil deposits

Coal

A natural resource made from remains of swamp plants from millions of years ago

Pressure

Force of objects pushing on other objects

Sedimentary Rock

Rock made of layers of compressed sediments

Organic Matter

The waste and remains of plants and animals