Multiple choice

Name one disadvantage of using coal.

  1. Toxic smog produced causes health problems for people

  2. Coal is widely available

  3. Coal mining and extraction creates many jobs

  4. Coal is a cheap energy resource compared to renewables
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Explanation

Burning coal releases particulate matter and sulfur dioxide, which form toxic smog and contribute to respiratory and cardiovascular health issues in humans.

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