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Coal: Fuel Source and Environmental Impact

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What is the main source of coal?

Volcanic eruptions

Marine algae

Meteorite impacts

Decaying plant matter (correct)

What type of fuel is coal?

Non-renewable fuel (correct)

Synthetic fuel

Biodegradable fuel

Renewable fuel

What is the primary use of coal?

Generating solar energy

Producing wind power

Fuel for heating and electricity generation (correct)

Biofuel production

Which of the following is NOT a potential environmental impact associated with burning coal?

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (A) Signup and view all the answers

What environmental impact is associated with burning coal?

Increased acid rain formation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of coal that contributes to air pollution when it is burned?

Sulfur dioxide (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the formation process of coal?

Compression of decaying plant matter over millions of years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate carbon content of coal?

60% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the Earth's water is suitable for human consumption?

0.01% (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes contributes the most to the distribution of freshwater on Earth?

Glaciation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate percentage of Earth's water contained in oceans and seas?

90% (A) Signup and view all the answers