Fossil fuels and minerals form from ancient biological materials over millions of years. Coal forms from decaying plant matter that is buried and subjected to heat and pressure deep underground over long periods of time. This transforms the biological material into coal. Oil and natural gas form in a similar manner from the remains of tiny marine organisms. Minerals form when elements and compounds crystallize from molten rock or are deposited by water. For example, iron ore forms as iron-bearing minerals crystallize from lava or are deposited by groundwater.

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Resources: Ch. 15 of the text and Web sites on
fossil fuels
Respond to the following in 300 to 350 words:
Where do fossil fuels and minerals come from?
Describe how at least one fossil fuel and mineral is
formed from its sources.
Navigate to the following Web sites to help in your
research:

2. http://www.samuseum.sa.gov.au
Note: Click on the link above to go to the South
Australian Museum Web site. Click on the heading
What’s on and select online galleries from the drop
down menu. For information on fossils, click on
the Origin Energy Fossils Gallery.
http://www.energy.gov/index.htm
Note: Select the link listed above to go to the U.S.
Department of Energy Web site. Type Fossil Fuels
in the Search bar located on the top right side of
the screen. Click on the first article listed,
Department of Energy – Fossils Fuels. Once it
opens, you will find a list of fossil fuels that you
may select to find more information.
Post your responses to the individual forum.
Due day 5.