3. The remains of ancient plants, animals, and microorganisms are commonly referred to as... A. wood.
B.
compost.
C.
fossil fuels.
D.
biofuel.
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Fossil fuels

Explanation:

The definition of "fossil fuel" is "a natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms"

the wetland preservation movement began in the u.s. in earnest with the clean water act (cwa) of 1972. although not specifically written to protect wetlands, the cwa is comprised of a series of regulations designed to prevent pollutants from contaminating u.s. waters.