Asked by Redwanul Haque on Jun 18, 2024
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What is the starting material for coal?
A) limestone with abundant shells
B) sandstone formed in certain environments
C) plants
D) black shale
E) any of these
Coal
A combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock, formed as rock strata called coal seams, used primarily as a fuel.
Starting Material
The raw substances or components that are used as the basis for a chemical reaction or manufacturing process.
Limestone
A sedimentary rock composed mainly of skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral, forams, and mollusks.
- Understand the sources and formation processes of various fossil fuels and minerals.
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kamakshi sharmaJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Coal originates from the accumulation and physical and chemical alteration of plant material.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the sources and formation processes of various fossil fuels and minerals.