What Are Two Major Reasons Why Burning Coal Is a Popular

question 24

Multiple Choice

What are two major reasons why burning coal is a popular means of producing electricity and high-temperature heat? 

• A) because of coal's high heat content and low carbon dioxide output 
• B) because of coal's great abundance and high net useful energy yield 
• C) because of coal's low net useful energy yield and high versatility 
• D) because of coal's relative abundance and low rate of pollution

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