Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section 7.4 - Coal: An Organic Sedimentary Rock - Concept Checks - Page 226: 1

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Plant matter, particularly the remnants of ancient plants that thrived in marshy settings, is the primary raw material for coal. It builds up in large quantities in marshy places with strong plant output.

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