Coal Exit Ticket

What type of fuel is coal?

• Fossil Fuel

• Renewable Energy

• Nuclear Fuel

• Biofuel

Is coal a renewable or non-renewable energy source?

• Non-renewable

• Renewable

• Sustainable

• Inexhaustible

What does it mean when coal is described as combustible?

• It can catch on fire and burn easily.

• It is a type of renewable energy.

• It is a type of mineral.

• It is used in making jewelry.

Fill in the blank: The process of coal formation involves time, pressure, and _______.

• heat

• light

• water

• electricity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is the oldest and hardest type of coal?

• Anthracite

• Bituminous

• Lignite

• Peat

Which type of coal has the highest energy content?

• Anthracite

• Bituminous

• Sub-bituminous

• Lignite

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

What percentage of the world's coal reserves is made up of Bituminous coal?

• 52%

• 30%

• 40%

• 60%

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2

What is Bituminous coal used for?

• Manufacturing iron and steel

• Making glass

• Producing cement

• Generating electricity

What is the first step for coal formation?

• Peat

• Lignite

• Bituminous

• Anthracite

What is the least expensive type of mining?

• Surface mining

• Underground mining

• Placer mining

• In-situ mining

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-2