Which of the Following Is a Drawback to Using Coal

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a drawback to using coal as an energy source?

• A) Coal miners have increased risk of respiratory illness.
• B) Mining damages large areas of land.
• C) Burning coal releases greenhouse gases.
• D) Coal contains pollutants such as arsenic, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The additional income earned from the sale of one more unit of a product or service.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity of that good consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices.

Total Revenue

Total Revenue is the total amount of money received by a company from its sales of goods or services, before any expenses are subtracted.

Marginal Cost

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a product.