Question

Which is a cost that comes with using coal as an energy source? A. Coal will stay plentiful in the United States. B. When burned, coal produces pollutants that are released into the air. C. Mining coal improves the environment. D. Coal produces less energy than most other energy resources.

Answer 1

The answer is B. When burned, coal produces pollutants that are released into the air.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B

The cost of using coal as an energy source is that when it is burned it causes pollution in the environment.

The burning of coal in the environment causes pollution by emission of many gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide et cetera.

These gases are harmful when it comes to human beings and environment.