Which mineral is known as Buried Sunshine ? Mention its merits and demerits .(two each ) Name any four places where it is found in India .
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Explanation:
The coal which we are using today was formed millions of years ago when giant ferns and swamps got buried under the layers of earth. Coal is therefore referred to as Buried Sunshine.
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Coal
The coal which we are using today was formed millions of years ago when giant ferns and swamps got buried under the layers of Earth. Coal is therefore referred to as 'buried sunshine'.
Merits:
Energy produced from coal fired plants is cheaper and more affordable than other energy sources. Since coal is abundant, it is definitely cheap to produce power using this fuel. Moreover, it is not expensive to extract and mine from coal deposits.
Demerits:
The major disadvantage of coal is its negative impact on the environment. Coal-burning energy plants are a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to carbon monoxide and heavy metals like mercury, the use of coal releases sulfur dioxide, a harmful substance linked to acid rain.
It is found at:
WEST BENGAL
MADHYA PRADESH
TELANGANA
MAHARASHTRA
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