When Compared to Burning Coal Directly,producing Synfuels Has Several Disadvantages

question 33

Multiple Choice

When compared to burning coal directly,producing synfuels has several disadvantages.What is not one of these?

• A) Producing synfuels requires mining 50% more coal.
• B) Production and burning of synfuels could release 50% more carbon dioxide.
• C) Synfuels have lower net energy yield than conventional coal.
• D) Synfuels require greatly increased use of water.
• E) Supplies are quite low.

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