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प्रश्न
What are fossil fuels? Give three examples of fossil fuels.
उत्तर
Natural fuels that are found deep inside the earth and are formed from the prehistoric remains of organisms are called fossil fuels. Three examples of fossil fuels are coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
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