Asked by Bob

How does importing coal contribute to pollution?
a.
If the U.S. did not import coal, it would have to use alternative fuel methods.
b.
Fuel is used to transport the coal, which contributes to pollution.
c.
Shipping coal overseas causes water pollution from coal spills.
d.
All of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
D

Importing coal adds pollution in multiple ways: transporting it uses fuel (air emissions), shipping can cause coal spills and water pollution, and relying on coal/imports affects fuel choices that also have pollution impacts.