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Which rocks are associated with fossil fuels?

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Which rocks are associated with fossil fuels?

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Sedimentary rocks are associated with fossil fuels due to fossils trapped in between layers of these rocks.

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Chapter 6: Rocks - EXERCISES [Page 64]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Rocks
EXERCISES | Q II. 9. ii. | Page 64
Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 5 Rocks
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D 4. (a) | Page 47

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