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What is the primary environmental impact of burning coal?
What is the primary environmental impact of burning coal?
- Formation of a protective layer in the atmosphere
- Release of carbon dioxide and other pollutants into the atmosphere (correct)
- Creation of new renewable energy sources
- Reduction of greenhouse gases
Why is coal considered problematic when used as a fuel for energy?
Why is coal considered problematic when used as a fuel for energy?
- It releases greenhouse gases and pollutants upon burning (correct)
- It is easily accessible in all locations
- It is a renewable source of energy
- It does not impact the environment at all
What happens to coal when it is burned to generate electricity?
What happens to coal when it is burned to generate electricity?
- It gets converted to carbon dioxide and released into the atmosphere (correct)
- It turns into a solid form that can be reused
- It transforms into a liquid state underground
- It disintegrates completely with no byproducts
What is the main consequence of the carbon dioxide buildup caused by burning coal?
What is the main consequence of the carbon dioxide buildup caused by burning coal?
Why is coal still considered abundant despite being a nonrenewable fossil fuel?
Why is coal still considered abundant despite being a nonrenewable fossil fuel?
What is the process known as when trapped heat causes the surface of the earth and the lower atmosphere to warm up?
What is the process known as when trapped heat causes the surface of the earth and the lower atmosphere to warm up?
What is the purpose of using flue gas desulfurization systems, also known as 'scrubbers,' in coal burning plants?
What is the purpose of using flue gas desulfurization systems, also known as 'scrubbers,' in coal burning plants?
Which gas is formed when nitrogen atoms break apart and join with oxygen during the burning of coal?
Which gas is formed when nitrogen atoms break apart and join with oxygen during the burning of coal?
What is the result of using gasification to clean coal?
What is the result of using gasification to clean coal?
What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the context of coal burning plants?
What is the purpose of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the context of coal burning plants?
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