Question

Which of the following favours the formation of coal?

• A. Physical alterations of peat.
• B. Chemical alterations of peat.
• C. Both physical and chemical alterations of peat.
• D. Nuclear alterations of peat.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both physical and chemical alterations of peat.

Physical alterations of peat create the pressure and make the environment suitable for coal formation. Chemical alterations lead to the accumulation of peat and prevents it from bacterial decay. Thus, both these processes help in the coal formation.