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Coal and Petroleum — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceCoal and Petroleum1 Mark
MCQ
Carbonization is a.
  • A
    Fast process in which dead vegetation converts into coal.
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    Slow process in which dead vegetation converts into coal.
  • C
    Fast process in which dead organisms of the sea get converted into petroleum.
  • D
    Slow process in which dead organisms of the sea get converted into petroleum.
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Answer

Correct option: B.
Slow process in which dead vegetation converts into coal.
The process through which coal is formed is called carbonization. It is a slow process during which the dead vegetation such as trees and plants are converted into coal under very high temperature and pressure.

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