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Coal originated from ancient plants that flourished in swamp-like environments millions of years ago. In Virginia, coal was formed mainly during the Carboniferous period of the Earth's history, 280 to 360 million years ago. There are also coalbeds in Virginia that were formed during the Triassic period, 205 to 245 million years ago. By comparison, most of the coals in the western U.S. were formed during the Cretaceous period, 70 to 140 million years ago, and the Tertiary period, 2 to 70 million years ago.
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Is the origin of diamonds rock or coal?
rock coal
Origin of coal?
Coal is obviously a fossil fuel; it is believed to have formed from te fossilised remains from animals and plants from the Carboniferous Period.
Which mechanisms are involved in the origin of petroleum and coal?
Rapid accumulation, chemical alteration, and oxygen deficient environment.
What kind of rock is coal?
It is a sedimentary rock, but the harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. It is composed primarily of carbon along with assorted other elements, including sulfur.
What is a coal holder called?
Coal Bunker, Coal scuttle, Coal hod
Is the origin of diamonds rock or coal?
rock coal
Is the origin of diamonds coal?
No. The origin of diamond is carbon.
What is fossile fuel?
Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.
Coal is not classified as a mineral because it comes?
Coal is not considered a mineral because it is of organic origin.
Origin of coal?
Coal is obviously a fossil fuel; it is believed to have formed from te fossilised remains from animals and plants from the Carboniferous Period.
What is fossilized?
Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.Fuel from coal and petroleum, which is believed to be of fossil origin.
What is the biological origin of coal?
organic matter (dead plant and animal matter)
Why coal petroleum and natural gas are called fossil fuels?
Because of their organic origin
What is the origin of the word carbon?
The word carbon comes from carbo, the Latin word for coal.
What sedimentary rock is from plant origin?
coal, some limestones are from plant types of diatoms.
What is the possible origin of graphite?
Graphite, coal and diamonds are all thought to be products of the decay and compression of vegetable matter from millions of years ago. Diamonds progress from coal.
Where did the energy in coal originate?
Not sure if this will answer your question, but I'll give it a shot. It's less about the fact that is is coal and more about the fact that coal gives off heat. When coal was first being used as a heat source, it was cheaper than wood and there was a lot of it. So really the origin of the energy is in the heat that the coal generates when on fire and less about the coal itself.
