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QUESTION #10632
Question 1
Energy resources derived from natural organic materials of biological origin are collectively called:
Correct Answer Explanation
Fossil fuels — coal, oil, and natural gas — are energy resources derived from ancient organic biological materials transformed by heat and pressure over geological time. Biomass is also organic but refers to recently living material (wood, crop residues, dung). Geothermal energy is thermal energy from Earth's interior. The question specifies natural organic materials, which specifically defines fossil fuels as the primary answer.
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