Asked by Tracy Thich on May 14, 2024
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Which list shows the stages of coal formation in order from highest to lowest heat content?
A) peat-anthracite-bituminous-lignite
B) peat-bituminous-lignite-anthracite
C) anthracite-bituminous-lignite-peat
D) anthracite-lignite-bituminous-peat
Coal Formation
The process by which dead plant material over millions of years is transformed under heat and pressure into coal.
Heat Content
The total amount of heat energy contained in a substance or system.
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Verified Answer
KD
Kileshna DivyaMay 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Anthracite coal has the highest heat content, followed by bituminous, lignite, and then peat. This sequence reflects the increasing degree of metamorphism and carbon content from peat through to anthracite.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the world's reliance on multiple energy forms and their impacts.