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Unit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 5 : Minerals and Energy Resources3 Marks
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How is bituminous coal formed?
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Answer

Coal that has been buried deep and subjected to increased temperatures is bituminous coal. It is the most popular coal in commercial use. Metallurgical coal is high grade bituminous coal which has a special value for smelting iron in blast furnaces.

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