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What is the main advantage of using coal over petroleum to generate electrical energy in the United States?A. Coal reserves in the United States 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. Call is the source of many more different fuels with a wide range of properties than is petroleum.

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

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

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