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Because you cannot extract coal from a mine when youre halfway across the earth.

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How where coal and oil made?

Most coal and oil are natural and is extracted from the earth. Most coal and oil are natural and is extracted from the earth.


How is coal extracted?

Coal is extracted from the ground by digging it out. This is usually done with machines, but in tight quarters may be done by workers using shovels and picks.


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Where in England is the most coal mined?

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