Question

Name two industries that use high quantity of coal

Answer 1

Iron & Steel Industry and Thermal energy power plant.

Answer 2

Answer:

The two industries that makes use of 'high quantity of coal' are 'iron and steel industry' and' power generation.'

Explanation:

Coal is a versatile material. It is mainly used as raw material for power generation. It is not just in India but other countries too are dependent on coal for electricity.

Iron and steel industry is the 2nd largest consumer of coal. We can say that for 1.69 tonnes of iron, 1.35 tonnes of coke (burnt coal) is required.