Question

Which of the following statements accurately explains why oil became a preferred fuel for the railroad and shipping industries?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AOil is the only fuel that burns slowly enough for shipping over long distances.%0D%0AOil is the only fuel that burns slowly enough for shipping over long distances.%0D%0A%0D%0APipelines purified the crude oil to help it burn cleaner than coal.%0D%0APipelines purified the crude oil to help it burn cleaner than coal.%0D%0A%0D%0AOil was safer and less expensive than coal.%0D%0AOil was safer and less expensive than coal.%0D%0A%0D%0AA shortage of other fuels forced the oil industry to promote the many uses of oil.

Answer 1

Oil was safer and less expensive than coal.