​Which of These Is Not an Argument for the Use

question 25

Multiple Choice

​Which of these is not an argument for the use of coal to provide energy for Texas?

• A)​It is cheap to mine, transport, and burn.
• B)​Instead of bringing up the coal from underground, companies may choose to "strip mine."
• C)​Within the borders of the United States lies enough coal to power the country for centuries.
• D)​​It does not explode like natural gas or melt down and release radioactivity like uranium.
• E)​Americans who rely on burning coal for their energy need never worry about having their supply disrupted by a hostile foreign government.

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