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Fossil fuel

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Some fuel comes from long ago.

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It comes from dead plants and animals. They were buried deep in the ground. We dig it up to make heat. It helps us drive cars.
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Countries by Oil Production in 2013.svg
We use it every day. Do you use it too?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.3 | Vital Level 3