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andrey2020 [161]
3 years ago
13

List the four stages of coal formation.

Biology
2 answers:
Anastaziya [24]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

eat, lignite, bituminous, and anthracite.

Explanation:

The stage depends upon the conditions to which the plant remains are subjected after they were buried: the greater the pressure and heat, the higher the rank of coal.

m_a_m_a [10]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

There are four stages in coal formation: peat, lignite, bituminous, and anthracite.

Explanation:

Stage one: Peat is the first stage in the formation of coal. Normally, vegetable matter is oxidized to water and carbon dioxide. However, if plant material accumulates underwater, oxygen is not present and so only partial decomposition occurs. This incomplete destruction leads to the accumulation of an organic substance called peat. Peat is a fibrous, soft, spongy substance in which plant remains are easily recognizable. It contains a large amount of water and must be dried before use. Therefore, it is seldom used as a source of heat. Peat burns with a long flame and considerable smoke.

Stage two: Lignite, the second stage, is formed when peat is subjected to increased vertical pressure from accumulating sediments. Lignite is dark brown in colour and, like peat, contains traces of plants. It is found in many places but is used only when more efficient fuel is not available. It crumbles easily and should not be shipped or handled before use.

Stage three: Bituminous Coal is the third stage. Added pressure has made it compact and virtually all traces of plant life have disappeared. Also known as “soft coal”, bituminous coal is the type found in Cape Breton and is our most abundant fuel. It is greatly used in industry as a source of heat energy.

Stage four: Anthracite, the fourth stage in coal formation, is also known as “hard coal” because it is hard and has a high lustre. It appears to have been formed as a result of combined pressure and high temperature. Anthracite burns with a short flame and little smoke.

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