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Coal
By Sacchi Seneviratne
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Question 1
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Coal can be found in lots of places in the world and there is still plenty in the UK.
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Question 2
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Coal can be easily transported to the power stations.
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Question 3
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Coal is a relatively cheap energy source.
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Question 4
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To dig up coal, we have to create mines which can be dangerous an not very nice to look at.
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Question 5
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Transporting coal by lorry and train from the mine to the power station causes pollution.
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Question 6
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Burning coal produces polluting gases like sulphur dixode which makes acid rain.
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Question 7
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Of all energy sources, burning coal releases the most greenhouse gases which may add to global warming.
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Question 8
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Coal is a non-renewable source and will run out in about 100 years.
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Question 9
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Coal miners can be affected by black lung disease or pneumoconiosis and also emphysema if they breathe in too much of the coal dust.
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