What conditions during the formation of coal may increase its quality for industrial use?

A) Very high heat and pressure are applied.
B) Clay and silt wash periodically through the swamp that formed the coal.
C) The swamp that formed the coal floods.
D) The coal is formed of mostly green plants and contains very few woody trees.


Answer: A

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