Which of the Following Is NOT a Drawback of Burning

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a drawback of burning coal for electricity?

• A) Coal reserves in the U.S. are plentiful.
• B) Much of the coal mined is through mountain top removal and valley fill, which leads to major environmental problems near the mine sites.
• C) When burned, coal gives off a high amount of sulfur compounds and mercury.
• D) Toxic coal ash much be stored indefinitely.

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