A How did the Great Smog of London change the coal industry?
A student is writing a report on The Great Smog of London. The student found a source. Read the paragraph from the source.
The Great Smog of London was a disaster that killed thousands of people in 1952 when a thick fog overtook the city. The black, sooty air rendered the streets hard to navigate, disorienting, and dangerous. The choking fog was a result of the nation being the world leader in coal production, resulting in a quarter of the world’s total coal, 292 million tons. The British used coal to heat their homes. Home coal usage was unregulated with open coal hearths in nearly every household. The struggle to keep warm on December 5, 1952 turned into a deadly scenario. An anticyclone was brewing in the air, trapping the smoke, causing the fog, and in turn, the smog. The result was acid rain which cost about 12,000 lives.
Which question would best broaden the focus of the student’s report?
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A How did the Great Smog of London change the coal industry?How did the Great Smog of London change the coal industry?
B What was the main reason of the great number of deaths?What was the main reason of the great number of deaths?
C Which industries were most affected by the Great Smog of London?Which industries were most affected by the Great Smog of London?
D What other environmental disasters happened in London at the time?
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