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Geology Exam 3
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Nonrenewable Energy Resources
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Coal
Formed from organic plant materials but escape decomposition in low-oxygen, acidic swamps, rich in plants
Coal Rank
Peak --> Lignite --> Bituminous --> Anthracite
Please Lick Balls Already
Western Coal
Subbituminous
Lower BTU
Ash
Sulfur
Surface Mining
Eastern Coal
Bituminous
High BTU
Thinner Seams
Ash
Sulfur
Underground Mining
Strip Mining
Safe and cheaper but causes water pollution and requires land reclamation
Underground Mining
Dangerous because of roof collapse and methane gas explosions
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Card Set
Geology Exam 3
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Updated
2010-04-14T14:44:33Z
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