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which fossil fuel must migrate into pockets in order for humans to extract it? petroleum uranium
First, we need to recall what fossil fuels are. Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of ancient organisms and include coal, petroleum, and natural gas. Uranium is not a fossil fuel; it's a radioactive element used in nuclear energy. Petroleum (oil) is a fossil fuel that, during its formation and geological processes, migrates into porous rock formations (pockets) like reservoirs, which allows humans to extract it through methods like drilling.
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A. Petroleum