Which of the following statements regarding fossil fuel formation is NOT true?
A) The sun is the ultimate source of the energy they contain
B) They are formed at a much slower rate than they are currently being consumed
C) They are formed in an oxygen-rich environment
D) They are composed of the remnants of ancient organisms
E) They require millions of years to form

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Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient organisms, such as plants and animals. As they decompose under immense pressure and heat over millions of years, they turn into fossil fuels. The process takes place in oxygen-deprived environments such as swamps, oceans, and sediments. Thus, statement C is incorrect as fossil fuels are formed in an oxygen-deprived environment.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Fossil Fuel Formation Is