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Grade 12th pass8 grade science

Explain the process of the formation of petroleum.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
Petroleum is formed by the burial of aquatic plants and animals below the sea bed. The marine animals and plants died thousands of years ago and settled down in the bottom of sea. In anaerobic conditions, microorganisms decompose this organic matter. Due to high pressure and heat, the dead remains of tiny plants and animals were slowly converted into petroleum.