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We will have to use other sources of energy, preferably renewable, non-polluting ones (solar, wind, water, hydro, tidal and wave, geothermal, ocean thermal, biomass and biofuel).

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How much does it cost to refine coal?

Coal does not get refined. Oil gets refined, but coal gets used as it is when it comes out of the coal mine. There is a process called coal gassification by which natural gas can be made from coal, but that is not really a form of refining, and in any event, most coal is simply burned, it is not gassified.


Where does coal get its energy?

Coal gets its energy from the sun. Millions of years ago, plants and organic matter absorbed energy from the sun through photosynthesis. Over time, this organic matter was buried and compressed, forming coal. When coal is burned, it releases the stored energy from the sun in the form of heat and light.


What happens to coal when it is burnt?

When coal is burned, it releases heat energy by undergoing combustion. The carbon in the coal combines with oxygen in the air to produce carbon dioxide, while other elements in the coal may form other compounds like sulfur dioxide. The released heat energy is commonly used for generating electricity or heating.


What happens to the carbon in the coal?

When coal is burned, the carbon in the coal combines with oxygen in the air to form carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere as a greenhouse gas, contributing to climate change.


How do people GET coal?

They mine down to get coal. After it's out of the ground, it goes onto a conveyor belt which carries the coal to the power plant. Then it gets cleaned and after that it gets burned. After it gets burned they put it into the water. The water makes the steam (because the coal is hot and water is cold) and the steam turns the turbine. The turbine turns the generator and the generator makes the electricity. Then it's carried to the government with transmission lines.

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What happens to a habitat if coal gets burned there?

The habitat will be destroyed. The animals are destructed because of the coals.


If the earth supply of petroleum and coal is exhausted where will material for plastic come from?

There are a number of synthetic sources that plastic could be replaced with if petroleum and coal were exhausted. These sources are being invented and created right now.


Which is the only ore that never gets exhausted?

Ore.


What happens if the oil resources get exhausted?

Death


What do you call a person who gets coal from under the ground?

A person who gets coal from under the ground is typically called a coal miner.


What if petroleum gets exhausted?

if petroleum is exhausted there will be no cars in the future and we would have to run bicycles ,bullock carts etc. by ADITYA


Can fuels such as coal and oil be replaced by nature?

Nope - it takes millions of years to make coal from natural products. Te existing coal seams WILL be exhausted long before new ones are formed !


Who runs behind a car gets what?

This is a funny type of riddle. The answer is EXHAUSTED.


What happens to Jane on the way to marsh end?

On her way to Marsh End, Jane gets lost and exhausted, eventually fainting on the moor. She is taken in by the Rivers family and nursed back to health.


What does coal mining do?

Especially provides supply for the electrical plants.


What happens when your too exhausted?

It depends what's making you exhausted. You should always rest if your exhausted but if it because of laziness then right after you rest you gatta go get I'n shape PS 8 hour energy


What happens to the coal that is mined?

what happens to coal after it is mined? simple it goes to an incinerator to get burnt and it is ready to be used and coal is transported worldwide so the companies can earn money