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Which type of coal is known for being the highest rank and containing a high percentage of fixed carbon?
Anthracite coal
What distinguishes bituminous coal from other types of coal?
It is shiny and smooth with visible layers
Which type of coal has the least concentration of carbon?
Lignite coal
In the context of the text, what is the most common type of coal used in electricity generation in the United States?
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What is the primary environmental concern associated with using coal as a non-renewable energy source?
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What is the main limitation of non-renewable energy sources like coal?
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What is the primary reason coal is considered a non-renewable energy source?
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Which type of rock is coal primarily composed of?
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What geological time period did the plants that eventually formed coal live in?
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What is the main environmental concern associated with the use of coal as a fuel?
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What process is used to convert water into steam in the context of coal energy generation?
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Which of the following best describes why coal is categorized as a fossil fuel?
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What is the main product that comes from oil?
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Why can crude oil not be used as an energy source immediately after being removed from the ground?
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What is the main component of natural gas composition?
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Which process involves cleaning and separating crude oil into various fuels and byproducts?
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What type of fuel is propane considered to be?
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How is natural gas mainly utilized in heating applications?
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