Eg. Charcoal is more energy-rich than wood, but it is not used very often...why? From Wood to Coal Benefits of wood: Benefits of charcoal: Coal __________________________________ mineral found in Earth's crust abundant supplies during Industrial Revolution made this the fuel of choice Approximately ____________________________________ of electricity in Alberta is generated through the combustion of coal Formation of coal Begins in tropical, swampy areas with a lot of __________________ and _____________________________________ Thick layers of plant debris collect over years, forming _____________________. Peat beings to decompose _________________________ (under low O2 conditions) More layers cause the bottom layers to compress, beginning the millions of years transformation to coal.
Eg. Charcoal is more energy-rich than wood, but it is not used very often...why? From Wood to Coal Benefits of wood: Benefits of charcoal: Coal __________________________________ mineral found in Earth's crust abundant supplies during Industrial Revolution made this the fuel of choice Approximately ____________________________________ of electricity in Alberta is generated through the combustion of coal Formation of coal Begins in tropical, swampy areas with a lot of __________________ and _____________________________________ Thick layers of plant debris collect over years, forming _____________________. Peat beings to decompose _________________________ (under low O2 conditions) More layers cause the bottom layers to compress, beginning the millions of years transformation to coal.
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