Why are coal, natural gas and oil referred to as fossil fuels?

Can someone me with this and tell me what’s fracking and what does it have to do with carbon, carbon dioxide, or fossil fuels?

What is the surface temperature of the ocean where hurricanes form? greater than 80 celsius approximately 27 celsius at least 76 celsius less than 10.5 celsius

The mammal pictured below is a silvery mole rat. which statement is an inference based on the picture? the animal is ugly. the animal has hairless feet with sharp claws. the animal has prominent upper and lower incisor teeth. the animal likely has poor vision since its eyes are so small.