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Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?
Which type of coal has the highest carbon content?
What is the estimated lifespan of coal reserves if usage increases by 2% per year?
What is the estimated lifespan of coal reserves if usage increases by 2% per year?
Which country has 5% of the world's coal reserves?
Which country has 5% of the world's coal reserves?
Which region of the earth was coal formed in?
Which region of the earth was coal formed in?
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Which state in India has the Jharia coal field?
Which state in India has the Jharia coal field?
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Which type of coal has the lowest carbon content?
Which type of coal has the lowest carbon content?
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Which coal field is NOT located in India?
Which coal field is NOT located in India?
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Which state in India is NOT a coal state?
Which state in India is NOT a coal state?
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What percentage of the world's coal reserves does India have?
What percentage of the world's coal reserves does India have?
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What is the heat capacity of Indian coal affected by?
What is the heat capacity of Indian coal affected by?
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Study Notes
Coal Content and Types
- Anthracite has the highest carbon content amongst coal types.
- Lignite has the lowest carbon content amongst coal types.
Coal Reserves and Lifespan
- Coal reserves are estimated to last for 110-150 years if usage increases by 2% per year.
Regional Distribution of Coal Reserves
- The United States holds approximately 5% of the world's coal reserves.
- Coal was primarily formed in swampy, tropical regions of the earth.
Indian Coal Production and Distribution
- The Jharia coal field is located in Jharkhand, India.
- Rajasthan does not have significant coal deposits and is not considered a coal state.
- India holds 10% of global coal reserves.
- Heat capacity of Indian coal is primarily affected by its inherent moisture content and ash content.
- The Witbank coal field is not located in India, but in South Africa.
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Test your knowledge about coal formation and types with this quiz! Learn about anthracite, bituminous, and lignite coal, their carbon content, and ash composition. Challenge yourself to understand the estimated coal reserves and how long they can last with increasing usage.
