Question

What is the main advantage of using coal over petroleum to generate electrical energy in the US?A. Coal reserves in the us are far greater than petroleum reserves.B. As a solid, coal is easier to transport than a liquid such as petroleum.C. Carbon makes up a smaller proportion of coal than it does of petroleum.D. Coal is the source of many more different fuels with a wide range of properties than is petroleum.

Answer 1

The United States holds the world's biggest coal reserves. It has approximately 24% of the world's proven coal reserves. They are far greatear than pretoleum reserves.

Answer: A. Coal reserves in the us are far greater than petroleum reserves.