Exercise
Form 7: Coal Formation and Impact
Learn about the formation process of coal over geological time. Examine the environmental impacts associated with using coal as an energy source.
Questions
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How was coal formed millions of years ago?
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Coal is classified as which type of resource?
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What is the earliest stage in the formation of coal, composed of partially decayed organic matter?
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How do coal-fired power plants create electricity?
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What is a major environmental drawback of burning coal for energy?
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What environmental pollution problem is caused when sulfur dioxide from coal combustion mixes with rain?
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Which methods are used to extract coal from the Earth?
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Which rank of coal has the highest energy content and highest carbon concentration?
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What is an environmental impact of surface strip mining for coal?
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What device is installed in coal plant smokestacks to trap sulfur dioxide pollutants?
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In what state of matter is coal naturally found?
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What residue solid waste remains after burning coal in power plants?