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Identify the fossil fuels: coal, natural gas, and petroleum.

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Cambridge IGCSE ChemistryOrganic chemistryCore content

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This point belongs to Fuels, especially Fuels outcomes.
You need to be able to identify the fossil fuels: coal, natural gas, and petroleum.
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Identify

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Fossil fuels include coal, natural gas, and petroleum, which are used for various energy needs.

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State the three types of fossil fuels.
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