Number 6 of 10 – 8th Grade Science
A group of people were concerned about a new coal-burning power plant that might be built in their
neighborhood. What is probably their main concern?
The heat from burning coal can drive
generators that produce electricity
There is more coal in the earth than
there is oil and gas,
Burning coal produces sulfur dioxide
which contributes to acid rain.
Burning coal produces more heat
than burning wood