One of the Most Important Explanations for the Increased Adoption

question 43

Multiple Choice

One of the most important explanations for the increased adoption of coal and other fossil fuels as a source of energy was that

• A) they were easy to mine and remove from the ground.
• B) sources of fossil fuels may be found almost everywhere.
• C) they decreased pollution as compared with earlier types of energy sources, such as wood.
• D) they freed up land for farming.

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Visual Illusions

Misinterpretations or distortions of visual perception, where what is perceived differs from objective reality.

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