2007-03-28 17:23:59 · 7 answers · asked by Nicole G. 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It's either:
electricity generation,
steel production,
petroleum refining,
Home Heating.
2007-03-28 17:29:21 · update #1
electric generation
2007-03-28 17:31:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First responder is correct. Coal is also used for refining iron and for space heating, although that use is much less now than in years past.
2007-03-28 17:27:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, electrical generation. most steel is now manufactured over in asia and india. however, the future use of the 280 trillion estimated tons of coal in the USA is for processing into motor fuel and such. The process was just "rediscovered" that hitler's scientists developed in WW-II.
2007-03-28 17:33:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, it is used in electrical powerplants.
2007-03-28 17:27:41 · answer #4 · answered by C J 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To make a profit at the cost of your grandchildren.
2007-03-30 20:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Logical Earthling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generating electricity
2007-03-28 17:26:11 · answer #6 · answered by ecolink 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
energy...
2007-03-28 17:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Brian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋