Question

breanna and kevin learned that fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, release energy when they are burned. breanna believes this energy comes from the ancient plants and animals that formed fossil fuels, but kevin says the energy in fossil fuels comes from the sun. explain who is right and why.

Answer 1

Answer: Breanna is correct.

Explanation: When fossil fuels are burned the ancient plants and animals inside create carbon and all that heat turns water into steam which goes into power turbines to create energy.