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Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal-fired power plants?

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal-fired power plants?
  1. High operational costs
  2. Low energy density
  3. High greenhouse gas emissions
  4. Limited availability

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a disadvantage of coal-fired power plants?
  • Step 1: Understand what coal-fired power plants are. They are facilities that burn coal to generate electricity.
  • Step 2: Learn about greenhouse gases. These are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and contribute to global warming.
  • Step 3: Recognize that burning coal releases a lot of greenhouse gases, especially carbon dioxide (CO2).
  • Step 4: Realize that high emissions from coal-fired power plants are a major factor in climate change.
  • Step 5: Conclude that one disadvantage of coal-fired power plants is their significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
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