Earth Systems 3209 Unit 03 MLO 65

Formation of Grades of Coal

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This video describes how the fossil fuel, coal forms. Peat transforms into three different grades of coal, including Lignite, Bituminous, and Anthracite. Processes such as compaction and metamorphism cause coal to change to the different grades. A sample question is included at the end.

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