Question

question 2 (1 point)
what is petroleum?
gas hydrates of methane and carbon dioxide
oil formed from remains of ancient organisms buried within marine sediments
minerals deposited from biogenous secretions
a combination of siliceous and calcium carbonate oozes that decompose

Explanation:

Petroleum is fossil - fuel oil. It is formed from the remains of ancient organisms (like plankton and algae) that were buried in marine sediments and underwent chemical and physical changes over millions of years.

Answer:

Oil formed from remains of ancient organisms buried within marine sediments