Question

Which of the following problems is associated with the burning of coal?

• A. Acid rain
• B. Carbon dioxide emissions
• C. Ash with toxic metal impurities
• D. All of these

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of these

Coal plants are the nation’s top source of carbon dioxide emissions, the primary cause of global warming. Burning coal is also a leading cause of smog, ash, acid rain, and toxic air pollution.