11 Questions
What is the main source of coal?
Decaying plant matter
What type of fuel is coal?
Non-renewable fuel
What is the primary use of coal?
Fuel for heating and electricity generation
Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact associated with burning coal?
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
What environmental impact is associated with burning coal?
Increased acid rain formation
What is the primary component of coal that contributes to air pollution when it is burned?
Sulfur dioxide
Which of the following best describes the formation process of coal?
Compression of decaying plant matter over millions of years
What is the approximate carbon content of coal?
60%
What percentage of the Earth's water is suitable for human consumption?
0.01%
Which of the following processes contributes the most to the distribution of freshwater on Earth?
Glaciation
What is the approximate percentage of Earth's water contained in oceans and seas?
90%
Test your knowledge about coal as a fuel source. Learn about the main source of coal, its primary use, and the environmental impact associated with burning coal.
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