Chapter 16. How Much Does Your Electricity Really Cost?

EIA Activity: How Much Does Your Electricity Really Cost?

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  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. Which of the following states mined the most coal in 2012?

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  2. Question

    True or False: In the United States, coal is mainly found in three large regions.

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  3. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. True or False: In 2012, the United States imported about 5% of its coal supply, mostly from South America.

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  4. Question

    True or False: About 5% of coal produced in the United Stateswas exported to other countriesbetween 2000 and 2010.
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  5. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following questions. True or False: Coal is used in the United States mainly to generate electricity.

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  6. Question

    True or False: Surface mines have less overall impact on the environment than underground mines.

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  7. Question

    Why do some electric power plants use scrubbers?

    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Why do some electric power plants use scrubbers?

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