What is an advantage of using coal as an energy resource?

A. Coal mining involves minimal land disturbance.
B. Coal mining and burning is inexpensive when environmental costs are not included.
C. Coal burning produces less CO2than other fossil fuels.
D. Coal is clean-burning.
E. Coal mining causes minimal damage to habitats.


Answer: B

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