Question

The world's high rate of coal consumption is causing many negative impacts on the environment. solving this problem involves a combination of different tactics. which of the following is not a conservation tactic that would help solve the problems related to coal consumption?
a. engineering new versions of common household goods that require less electricity
b. developing more efficient methods of mining coal
c. replanting forests to help offset the carbon emissions from coal power plants
d. increasing the usage of pollution filters in coal power plants

Answer 1

Answer: b. developing more efficient methods of mining coal  

Coal is a combustible black or brownish black sedimentary rock. Coal is produced by the dead plant matter. It is a fossil fuels that is used for generating electricity in the thermal power plants, used as cooking fuel, and fuel in automobiles. The burning of the coal results in the liberation of carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide gases in the environment. These gases are responsible for causing the air pollution.

b. developing more efficient methods of mining coal is not a conservation tactic related to coal consumption because the more the efficient mining will promote the excavation of the coal which will further contribute to its extensive consumption and air pollution.

Answer 2

B: Developing more efficient methods of mining coal