For Every Ton of Coal Burned, the Approximate Amount of CO₂

question 14

Multiple Choice

For every ton of coal burned, the approximate amount of CO₂ injected into the atmosphere is

• A) between 3 and 4 tons.
• B) a few pounds.
• C) half a ton.
• D) a ton.
• E) none, because the CO₂ is recovered in solid form.

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