Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is in accord with present knowledge?
A) Coal and petroleum originated from plant matter from swamps.
B) Coal and petroleum originated from marine life such as algae and plankton.
C) Coal originated from plant matter and petroleum from marine life.
D) Coal originated from marine life and petroleum from plant matter.
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