Coal was a good source of fuel in the 1860's in the US. Large deposits were used for industry then and even today, coal mining continues in places such as West Virginia. In 1860, however, geologists had maps of where they believed that large coal deposits lay deep underground. One line of coal, for example was a continuous line stretching from the middle of Pennsylvania southward to central Alabama. Another large coal field lay beneath the cornfields of Iowa and Illinois.
Wyoming, Montana in the west.
Pennsylvania.
The formation of coal layers happened in many early geological periods, but the Carboniferous Period is especially known for producing them in the US. This period was about 300-350 million years ago.
The coal deposits of the eastern United States began to form during the Carboniferous Period, approximately 300 to 350 million years ago. During this time, the region was characterized by warm, swampy environments with lush vegetation, primarily consisting of ferns and giant tree-like plants. These conditions facilitated the accumulation of organic material, which, over millions of years of heat and pressure, transformed into coal. The climate was generally humid and tropical, conducive to the growth of extensive coal-forming forests.
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what 5 states have the large deposites of coal
Wyoming, Montana in the west.
Pennsylvania.
Coal deposits formed millions of years ago from the remains of ancient plants and organic material that were buried under sediments and subjected to heat and pressure. This process, known as coalification, transformed the plant material into coal over time. The type of coal formed depends on factors such as the amount of heat and pressure applied during the process.
Wyoming produces the most coal of any state.
The United States has significant coal deposits located primarily in the Appalachian region (including parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky), the Powder River Basin in Wyoming and Montana, and the Illinois Basin in Illinois and Indiana. Other notable coal-producing states include Wyoming, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
The formation of coal layers happened in many early geological periods, but the Carboniferous Period is especially known for producing them in the US. This period was about 300-350 million years ago.
Texas is the state in the US that uses the most fossil fuels, largely due to its large population, sizeable industrial sector, and extensive oil and gas resources. Texas is a leading producer of coal, natural gas, and oil, which contributes to its high consumption of fossil fuels.
By 1860 the US had almost 31,000 miles of railroad tracks.
The largest U.S. metallurgical coal producer is Arch Resources, formerly known as Arch Coal. It is a leading producer of metallurgical coal used in the production of steel.
Canada and the USA are the most extreme countries, but Asia and Africa are where they are found and we must perpose that those are the countries that have the most coal and oil. by:BREANA FULLERTON
Forests, hydropower, manganese deposits, iron ore, copper, minor coal and oil deposits are some. Coastal climate and soils allow for important tea and citrus growth. And also in Georgia I think they grow peanuts. I think.