Question

Question Number 6 of 10 - 8th Grade Science

A group of people were concerned about a new coal-burning power plant that might be built in their
neighborhood. What is probably their main concern?
The heat from burning coal can drive
generators that produce electricity
There is more coal in the earth than
there is oil and gas,
Burning coal produces sulfur dioxide
which contributes to acid rain.
Burning coal produces more heat
than burning wood

Answer 1

Most likely burning coal produces silver dioxide with can cause acid rain

Step-by-step explanation:

Only one answer comes with a negative consequence. All the others are either

1. Explaining the benefits of coal, such as it producing more heat

2. Stating that there is more coal than any other natural resource

3. Coal being more convenient