Question

Which of the following statements related to coal are correct?

• A. Coal occurs between the layers of metamorphic rocks.
  
• B. Anthracite is the finest quality of coal.
  
• C. Lignite is the most widely available coal type.
  
• D. The world's largest coal reserves are in Russia.
  

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (D)

The correct options are
B Anthracite is the finest quality of coal.

D The world's largest coal reserves are in Russia.


Coal is found in Russsia, USA, China, Ukraine, Poland, South Africa, India, Australia, UK, Germany. Coal occurs in the layers of sedimentary rocks. The quality of coal is dependent on its carbon content, and the finest type of coal is anthracite. Bituminous is the most widely available type of coal.