The passage used a combination of comparison and contrast and: <span> C. cause and effect.
</span>The passage give us a well descriptive explanation on how the microorganisms (the cause) developed in such a way to the point where their fossils ended up as a petroleum/coal (effect)
Answer:
D
<h3 /><h3>Explanation: </h3>
E.g is used to say "For example"
I.e. is used to say "That is"
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