Rank These Fossil Fuels on the Ease of Transportation Once

question 8

Multiple Choice

Rank these fossil fuels on the ease of transportation once extracted from where they are found in nature (hardest to easiest) . 1. coal 2. petroleum 3. natural gas

• A)3, 2, 1
• B)2, 3, 1
• C)1, 3, 2
• D)1, 2, 3
• E)3, 1, 2

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