Coal Mining: Then and Now
Passage
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Kierstin Ferguson
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4 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major characteristic of coal mining in the 1800s?
Labor-intensive and manual
Highly automated
Environmentally friendly
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following technologies is used in modern coal mining?
Continuous miners
Picks and shovels
Manual labor
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant focus of coal mining in the 2000s compared to the 1800s?
Reducing environmental impact
Increasing manual labor
Eliminating safety measures
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
NGSS.HS-ETS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons coal mining is controversial today?
Its contribution to air pollution and climate change
Its reliance on manual labor
Its lack of technological advancement
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS3-1
NGSS.HS-ESS3-5
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