Tom's class has been studying natural resources in science. His teacher listed these two words on the board: oil, coal. Tom's teacher asked them to think about why these two words are important to humans. Why are resources such as oil and coal important?

Responses
A They are used to grow plants.They are used to grow plants.
B They are used in construction.They are used in construction.
C They are not important.They are not important.
D They are used as fuel.

They are used as fuel.

D They are used as fuel.