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Which variety of coal contains recognizable traces of the original plant material? |
A. | Anthracite |
B. | Lignite |
C. | Peat |
D. | Bitumen |
Answer» C. Peat | |
Explanation: Peat contains recognizable traces of the original plant material. Initially the peat is converted into lignite or 'brown coal' - these are coal-types with low organic maturity. In comparison to other coals, lignite is quite soft and its colour can range from dark black to various shades of brown. |
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