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Where is Anthracite rock found mostly and why?
In metamorphosed coal deposits, usually in mountain forming regions.
Does Mars have coal?
It is extremely unlikely. Coal is derived from the carbon in organic matter, mostly plant material, that is buried deep underground. So far we have found no direct evidence that Mars ever supported life. If it did, that life was probably not present in large enough amounts to leave behind coal deposits.
What are coal deposits called?
Coal deposits are commonly referred to as coal seams or coal beds. These are layers of coal that are found buried beneath the Earth's surface.
What country in Africa has the largest coal deposits?
The Country that has the known (proven) coal deposits in Africa is South Africa which is said to have reserves of 50 billion tonnes of coal.
What mineral deposits are strip-mined?
Mostly coal right now. But anything can be strip mined and it's the cheapest and safest way.
When did coal beds form?
Coal beds formed during the Carboniferous Period, approximately 300 to 360 million years ago. This period was characterized by extensive forests being buried and compressed over time, eventually transforming into coal deposits.
What are coal deposits?
Coal deposits are layers of sedimentary rock containing coal, formed from the accumulation of buried plant material over millions of years. These deposits are mined for coal, which is a fossil fuel used for electricity generation and heating. Coal deposits can vary in thickness, quality, and location around the world.
What is an organic rock?
Organic sedimentary rock is derived mostly from the remains of organisms which have lithified into rock. Examples would be coal and chalk.
What is a slogan for coal?
todays waste is towmorrows shoryage
Is coal petroleum?
No, coal is not petroleum. Coal is a solid fossil fuel formed from the remains of plants that lived millions of years ago, while petroleum is a liquid fossil fuel derived from oil deposits deep within the earth.
Which state in the southwest has the most coal deposits?
Wyoming has the most coal deposits in the southwest region of the United States. It is the top coal-producing state in the country due to its extensive coal reserves and mining operations.
How were coal deposits formed in western Canada during mesozoic era?
Layers of sediments compressed the layers of vegetation to form the coal deposits.
