Coal Formation and Environmental Impact

Coal Formation and Environmental Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the formation of coal, starting from plant material in swamps and bogs, progressing through stages from peat to anthracite. It highlights the unique environment of bogs and their role in preserving organic material. A case study of Centralia, Pennsylvania, illustrates the long-term impact of a coal mine fire. The video concludes with an examination of sedimentary structures and their importance in understanding geological history.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary component of coal as discussed in the video?

Volcanic ash

Animal fossils

Plant material from swamps and bogs

Minerals from rocks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of coal is considered a moderate energy coal?

Bituminous

Anthracite

Lignite

Peat

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final stage of coal formation?

Anthracite

Bituminous

Lignite

Peat

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Centralia located?

Near Scranton, Pennsylvania

Near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

In the Appalachian Mountains

In the Rocky Mountains

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the Centralia coal mine fire?

A volcanic eruption

Burning of trash in a landfill

A forest fire

A lightning strike

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the state of Pennsylvania decide to handle the Centralia fire?

Dig a trench around the fire

Extinguish the fire with water

Cover the area with sand

Buy out the town and let the fire burn

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant environmental concern related to the Centralia fire?

Water pollution from coal ash

Air pollution from carbon monoxide

Deforestation

Soil erosion

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