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100

Is coal good for the enviroment!

NO!

100

was this presentation about coal?

YES!!!

100

can coal provide heat?

Of Course! When burned, the carbon content of coal releases energy in the form of heat, which can be used for various purposes, including heating homes and buildings, and even for industrial processes like steel making. for simple terms, coal is used to provide heat.

100

is coal a advantage for electricity

YES! coal is a very reliable resource to use for electricity that is very affordable.

100

Who made this presentation (i swear if you get this wrong -_-)

Ekam and Tejbir/Tejbir and Ekam

200

What are some environmental impacts of coal?

air,water,land,and climate quality

200

Does coal Cause fights between party's?

True

200

What are 2 ways coal provides energy?

electricity, heat, geothermal, greenhouse gasses, etc

200

What is a advantage of coal? explain

you could press or combine coal to make other minerals, you could use it for electricity, steam production, heating, etc

200

What is our project called?

Natural recourse project.

300

What would happen to the economy if coal didn't exist?

More than 500 thousand people would lose their jobs, people coudnt generate power at their house, it would be a loss of fuel, etc

300

Was slide 3 by Tejbir??

Yes! (how dare you not listen if you got it wrong>:( )

300

How many jobs does coal provide?

 A total of more than 500,000 jobs.

300

How is coal helping modern day work? explain

1. Electricity Generation:

  • Coal-fired power plants burn coal to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity. 




  • While many countries are phasing out coal for power generation, it still provides a substantial portion of the world's electricity. 




  • In some regions, coal remains a primary source of electricity due to its abundance and relatively low cost. 




2. Industrial Processes: 



  • Steel Production: Coal, specifically metallurgical coal, is essential for producing steel. It is used to make coke, which is then used in blast furnaces to smelt iron ore.
  • Other Industries: Coal is also used in the cement and paper industries for heat generation.
  • Synthetic Fuels: Coal can be converted into synthetic fuels, like synthetic natural gas, which can be used for various applications.

3. Economic Benefits: 




  • Job Creation:The coal industry provides employment in mining, processing, and transportation.



  • Revenue Generation:Coal mining and production contribute to government revenue through taxes and royalties.



  • Infrastructure Development:Coal production and consumption have driven the development of infrastructure like railways and power plants.


4. Supporting the Transition:


  • Clean Coal Technologies:Efforts are underway to develop and deploy technologies like carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) to reduce the environmental impact of coal use. 



  • Transitioning to Cleaner Energy:Coal is being phased out in some regions, and the development of renewable energy sources is crucial for a sustainable energy future. 


ETC

300

What is one website that we used?

ubc.ca

canada.ca

usgs.gov

department of energy (.gov)

CANVA!!

400

Why is coal bad/good for the environment?

ITS NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!!!! It is a fossil fuel that releases harmful pollutants and greenhouse gases when burned, contributing to climate change and air pollution.

400

Does crushing coal have disadvantages?

true

400

What are 3 common uses of coal?

electricity generation, heating and cooling, there is also many industrial production such as carbon fibres, steel production, etc

400

What does coal do to rain or water?

Coal fills rain with sulphur dioxide, which could lead to illnesses and also acid rain

400

What is slide 3 about?

What is coal???

500

What are 2 political impacts of coal??

The political impacts have many significant factors. In a political perspective, coal has primarily been a significant power source. this has also affected world politics  , this also often causes fights between coal supporters and environmental groups, etc

500

Coal is a fossil fuel, formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants, making it non-renewable

Yes, the statement is true. Coal is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants and is considered non-renewable

500

What percentage of energy in the world comes from coal?

about 30 to 50%

500

What do people do with extra pieces of coal?

They throw it in water or burn it (also the ashes)

500

Which one of these is NOT a gas coal releases?

a - Sulphur dioxide

b - Mercury

c - smog

d - nitrogen oxide

c - smog

coal does not release smog