Which of the following statements regarding coal is false?
a. Coal combustion results in acid rain and mercury pollution.
b. Coal provides energy at a higher cost than oil shale.
c. Coal mining results in acid mine drainage.
d. Coal deposits are known in every geological period since the Devonian.
e. Electrical utilities consume about 90% of U.S. coal production.
B
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A. hurricane B. typhoon C. willy willy D. cyclone
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A. amount of oxygen required to decay a certain amount of organic matter B. method by which settled organic matter is returned to aeration tanks C. a necessary material that is in short supply D. None of these are correct.
The Latin American region has held onto its indigenous religions, which remain the dominant faith today
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) atmospheric pollution B) the rise of air C) the output of volcanoes D) thermal infrared emissions from clouds E) the natural breakdown of ozone