what factors affect the global production of coal?

Question 1

some locations are difficult to access e.g. Amazonia

Answer 1

PHYSICAL

Question 2

cheaper to exploit coal seams that are thick and close to the surface

Answer 2

ECONOMIC

Question 3

access to the coast is critical for distribution e.g. northern australia

Answer 3

PHYSICAL

Question 4

coal is sometimes discouraged for environmental reasons and heavily taxed

Answer 4

POLITICAL

Question 5

exploitation of shallow seams close to surface has lower production costs

Answer 5

ECONOMIC

Question 6

coal definition

Answer 6

a combustible sedimentary rock formed of converted residual plant matter and solidified below rock strata

Question 7

which country is the largest producer of coal?

Answer 7

China

Question 8

which country is the largest exporter?

Answer 8

Indonesia

Question 9

future for coal:

Answer 9

clean coal technology: fitting a filter to take out as much sulphur from coal-fired power plants and construction of superficial power plants will burn coal more efficiently with lower emissions into the atmosphere