The U.S. National Debt Is Around $11 Trillion

question 33

True/False

The U.S. national debt is around $11 trillion.

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Definitions:

Hydrocarbons

Organic compounds composed entirely of hydrogen and carbon, commonly found in fossil fuels and used as a primary energy source.

Nonrenewable Fossil Fuels

These are fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, derived from the decomposed remains of plants and animals, that cannot be replenished within a human time scale.

Anthracite Coal

The highest grade of coal, known for its high carbon content, low volatility, and high energy content, used primarily for heating and in industrial processes.

Peat Coal

A precursor to coal formed from the partial decomposition of plant material in wet, acidic conditions, often used as fuel.