An important condition for the formation of coal is ________.
A)abundant plant and animal life in a region
B)decomposition of organic matter with abundant oxygen
C)incomplete decomposition of organic matter due to a lack of oxygen
D)acid rich waters that reduce the organic matter to pure carbon

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Coal forms from the incomplete decomposition of organic matter, such as plants and animals, due to a lack of oxygen. This results in the accumulation of carbon-rich material that can eventually become coal.

An Important Condition for the Formation of Coal Is ________