What Is the Major Drawback to Using Bituminous Coal as an Energy

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Multiple Choice

What is the major drawback to using bituminous coal as an energy source?

• A) It has very low carbon content.
• B) It contains a high amount of sulfur, which when burned contributes to acid rain.
• C) It has an extremely high surface area, which makes it difficult to burn.
• D) Bituminous coal is noncrystalline, which gives it a low energy/gram ratio.
• E) Bituminous coal is very expensive to produce and transport.

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Definitions:

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The deliberate manipulation of electoral district boundaries to disadvantage voters based on their race, often to dilute their voting power.

Shaw V. Reno

A landmark United States Supreme Court case that addressed the issue of racial gerrymandering and set important precedents for redistricting based on race.

Freedom Rides

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Sit-ins

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