​What Is the Primary Reason That Coal Is a Relatively

question 51

Multiple Choice

​What is the primary reason that coal is a relatively cheap way to produce electricity?

• A) ​Coal reserves are large.
• B) ​Most of the harmful environmental and health costs of coal are not included in the market price.
• C) ​Coal is less expensive to extract coal than any of the fossil fuels.
• D) ​Coal provides more energy per dollar for electrical generation.
• E) ​Many government subsidies and tax incentives are already in place for coal.

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