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Nonrenewable Energy Resources — Quiz

Question 7 • Earth and Space Science

Why might nations with large coal reserves still face economic challenges compared to oil-exporting nations?

Answer
A
Coal is a nonrenewable resource, so its export potential is limited to existing reserves.
B
Coal exports have a much lower value than oil exports, limiting revenue growth.
C
Coal reserves are too small to meet global energy demand.
D
Oil is used only for electricity, while coal powers all modern transportation.

Explanation

Oil generally commands a higher price and has broader, high-value uses in global markets than coal. As a result, nations exporting coal may earn less revenue from their reserves than oil-exporting nations, which can limit economic growth. Coal is also nonrenewable, but that is true of oil as well, so it does not explain the difference.

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